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Course Description Course Name : Cytology Course Code : BL 259 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. HASAN BASRİ İLA Learning Outcomes of the Course : Give information about the cell, processes of cell compartments and cell division Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic knowledge about the cell. Course Contents : To learn about organic and inorganic substances that make up the cell. To teach the concepts related cell structure, organelles, and its dividing. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Units of measurement used in biology, life characteristics, vitality characteristic of structures in nature. The compilation of the issues described. Lectures and note-taking method 2 Prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, viruses, viroids. The compilation of the issues described. Lectures and note-taking method 3 Chemical structure of cell The compilation of the issues described. Lectures and note-taking method 4 Organic compounds (proteins) The compilation of the issues described. Lectures and note-taking method 5 Organic compounds (Carbohydrates and lipids) The compilation of the issues described. Lectures and note-taking method 6 Organic compounds (Lipids and nucleic acids) The compilation of the issues described. Lectures and note-taking method 7 Organic compounds (Nucleic acids) Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 8 Organic compounds (Enzymes) Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 9 Organic compounds (Vitamins and hormones) Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 10 The general structure of the cell and the plasma membrane Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 11 Cytoplasmic membrane systems (endoplasmic reticulum, microsome, Golgi apparatus) Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 12 Cytoplasmic membrane systems (Golgi apparatus) cytoplasmic organelles (centrioles, microtubules, ribosomes) Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 13 Cytoplasmic organelles (lysosome, vacuole, mitochondria) Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method 14 Plastids and cell division Compilation of explained topics and visuals. Oral communication, visual materials and note-taking method   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1 - Cytology (2010) Prof. Dr. Eyyüp Rencüzoğulları. 1st. Edition. Nobel Press. 236 p.  2 - Cell (1994), Prof. Dr. Neriman Özban. 3rd. Edition. İstanbul Un. Press. 282 p. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 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 4 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 4 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 3 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 1 8 Knows the importance of individual development 3 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. 3 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 4 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 5 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4 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. 3 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 114 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56 ECTS Credit: 5