| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Identification and Classification of Plant Samples |
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| Course Code |
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BY-664 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has ability to identify plant specimens by using flora book and identification keys.
Develops ability to use different identification keys and specific terminology
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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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None |
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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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To have the ability to identify unkown plant specimens with applying plant systematic rules. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction to identification and classification of plant samples. in this course, the main subjects at below will be examined; Using flora books and identification keys, as well as some terminology in taxonomy, to have ability to identify plant samples belonging to largest families in Turkey such as Gramineae, fabaceae and Asteraceae. Also, prepare plant samples in laboratory and try to identify at the family, genera and species level.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Conference room |
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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 |
Introduction to plant systematic |
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Power point presentation |
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2 |
The rules of collecting plant samples |
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Power point presentation |
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3 |
Drying plant specimens and prepare as herbarium sample |
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Power point presentation |
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4 |
Tools to identify plant samples |
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Power point presentation and displaying labrotory tools |
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5 |
some common dissection methods using to identification of plant specimens |
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Power point presentation |
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6 |
Introduction to the identication keys |
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Power point presentation |
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7 |
dicotomus keys |
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Power point presentation |
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8 |
Bracet keys |
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Power point presentation |
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9 |
multiaccess keys |
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Power point presentation |
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10 |
practice of identification plant samples belonging to Poaceae family |
collecting specimens of poaceae family and make ready them before lecture start |
lab applications |
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11 |
practice of identification plant samples belonging to Asteraceae family |
collecting specimens of Asteraceae family and make ready them before lecture start |
lab applications |
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12 |
practice of identification plant samples belonging to Fabaceae family |
collecting specimens of Fabaceae family and make ready them before lecture start |
lab applications |
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13 |
practice of identification plant samples belonging to Lamiaceae family |
collecting specimens of Lamiaceae family and make ready them before lecture start |
lab applications |
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14 |
practice of identification plant samples belonging to Brassiceae family |
collecting specimens of Brassicaceae family and make ready them before lecture start |
lab applications |
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15 |
practice of identification plant samples belonging to Liliaceae family |
collecting specimens of Liliaceae family and make ready them before lecture start |
lab applications |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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writting exam and lab applications |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
5 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
5 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
0 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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5 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
5 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
5 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
3 |
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9 |
Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data |
3 |
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10 |
Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels |
3 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
2 |
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12 |
In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate |
1 |
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13 |
Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality |
4 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
5 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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