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  Course Description
Course Name : Microtechnique

Course Code : BL 104

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 2

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. PINAR ÖZALP

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Develop biological preparation skills

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Development of making preparation technics and skills

Course Contents : Fixation and preservation of plant material and methods in preparation of section. Vital examination of animal material, vital staining and vital stain. Definition of microscope types and usage areas, measurement under microscope; fixation, to make transparent, temporary and permanent preparate methods, meseration types, closure media in plants; microphotography.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : D3 ; biochemistry laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 fresh preparation and analysis tecniques Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
2 preparation of some vital stains Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
3 Preparation of permanent preparations Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
4 narcotizasyon-fixation Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
5 narcotizasyon-fixation Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
6 dehidration Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
7 layering of the materials in paraffin and preparation of paraffin blocks Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
8 exam Exam Exam
9 staining of sections Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
10 Mounting preparation Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
11 Types of microscope used in the lab Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
12 light microscopy-Dark Field Microscopy Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
13 phase-contrast Microscope- İnterferans Microscope Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
14 Polarizing Microscope-Ultraviolet Microscopy Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
15 Fluorescence Microscopy-Electron microscopy Studying textbooks Lecture,discussion
16/17 exam Exam Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Mikropreparasyon Yöntemleri ( Prof.Dr. Neriman Ozban-Doç. Dr. Özden Özmutlu) Ders notları
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3
2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 3
3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 5
4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4
5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 4
6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4
7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 0
8 Knows the importance of individual development 4
9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4
10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4
11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 3
12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 4
13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 3
14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 4
15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 52
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.08
ECTS Credit: 2