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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Evolution |
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| Course Code |
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BL 415 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. MEHMET TOPAKTAŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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1.Develop the understanding of evolutionary thinking,
2. Students have the proficiency to explain the evolution of living things by using scientific evidence.
3. Students learn the importance of molecular genetics, cytological, biochemical, etc. similarities in explaining the evolution of living beings in addition to fossil similarites.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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BL 415 Evolution
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Teaching general genetics knowledge and dealing with the hereditary problems.
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| Course Contents |
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Can be found in lecture course. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Science and Letter Faculty.
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Evolution and the methods for the determination of the World age. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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2 |
The formation of the initial organic substance and the first biomolecule. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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3 |
Evolution and adaptation. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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4 |
Proof of evolution from morphology and anatomy. |
Board and pencil. |
Detailed explanation of the lecture with examples. |
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5 |
Proof from serology and biochemisty. |
Board and pencil. |
Detailed explanation of the lecture with examples. |
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6 |
Proof from paleontology. |
Board and pencil, and fossil types. |
Lecture presentation. |
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7 |
Geological ages and the living beings. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation |
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8 |
Midterm exam. |
Written examination. |
Evaluation of the results of the examination. |
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9 |
Proof from physiology, cytology, molecular biology and genetics. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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10 |
Proof from biogeography. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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11 |
The evolution of horse. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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12 |
The evolution of humans. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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13 |
Superior features of human. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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14 |
Human races. |
Board and pencil. |
Lecture presentation. |
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15 |
Speciation. |
Board and pencil. |
Explanation of the formation of species with examples. |
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16/17 |
Final exam. |
Written examination. |
Evaluation of the results of the examination. |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 1- Bilge, E (1977), Evolution, İ.Ü, Fen Fakültesi Yayınlarından-İstanbul.
2- Freeman, S., Herron, J.C. (2002) Evolutionary analysis, Çeviri Editörleri: B. Çıplak, H.H. Başıbüyük, S. Karaytuğ, İ. Gündüz. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara
3. Lecture notes, Prof.Dr. Mehmt Topaktaş.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology |
4 |
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takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered |
4 |
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3 |
plans and manages the projects as a member of team |
3 |
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4 |
informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems |
4 |
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5 |
communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
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Total Workload: | 101 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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