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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Zoology |
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| Course Code |
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BBP111 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. ELİF ORUÇ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Define and correctly use scientific terminology in regard to biological organisms and processes.
describe the scientific method and explain how it would be applied to a novel problem.
Understand the structure-function relationships at all levels of organization of living organisms
Understand the organization of living organisms.
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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 learn about the biochemicals, cells, and life processes in the variety of living organism
To learn to think critically about them — to be able to use the scientific method to analyze a problem, formulate a hypothesis, and develop a means of finding a solution;
To discuss the ethical and/or social responsibility issues related to topics under consideration |
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| Course Contents |
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the basics of cell composition. It will also introduce the different types of organisms and the basic differences between them., utilizing a molecular approach to
the structure and function of living organisms. Emphasis is placed upon the
biochemical and cellular base of life, metabolism, the scientific method to analyze a problem, formulate a hypothesis, and develop a means of finding a solution |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 Zoology |
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Lecture/Discussion |
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2 |
Demonstrate the fundamentals of problem solving and critical thinking |
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The Chemical Content of Life, Water and the Fitness of Life, Carbon and the Molecular
Diversity of Life |
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The Structure and Function of
Macromolecules |
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CEll, organelles |
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6 |
Cell cycle |
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7 |
Animal tissues |
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8 |
mid-term exam |
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9 |
Heredity: Meiosis and sexual reproduction, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of heredity |
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10 |
Protein synthesis |
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11 |
Nutrition |
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12 |
Vitamin |
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13 |
Ecology: biology of behavior, population ecology, |
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14 |
Ecosystem |
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15 |
Biological diversity |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Campbell - Biology 7th Edition
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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 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
20 |
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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 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic engineering and agricultural engineering |
1 |
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2 |
To have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects
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0 |
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3 |
To have technical kknowledge in subjects related to horticulture |
0 |
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Finding the source of environmental, biological, technical and economical problems in horticulture those reduce yield and quality and developing solutions based on researches |
0 |
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To define, entitle and grow fruit, vegetable, vineyard and ornamentals |
0 |
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6 |
Breeding in Horticulture, developing new cultivars and producing propagation materials of new developed varieties |
0 |
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Using and applying biotechnology in horticulture |
0 |
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Applying methods for preserving genetic resources and environment for sustainable usage in horticulture |
0 |
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9 |
Irrigation, fertilization, defining pests and diseases, considering and assaying changes after post-harvest storage in horticulture |
0 |
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10 |
Obatining data in horticulture, researching, considering, recording, consulting and expert ability, project writing and applying |
5 |
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11 |
Recognizing different roles those enchance the individual skills and undertaking role as a member of the work team and having skills in terms of team work under different conditions |
1 |
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12 |
Accessing to the relevant information for the purpose, analytical thinking and planning, questioning, having an exploratory and creative vision and using the obtained knowledge for the benefit of society |
4 |
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Transfering knowledge to filed working people with different levels, concacting, data presenting. Moreover updating theirselves in terms of science, culture, art and social areas regarding their individual interest and skills. |
3 |
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14 |
Establishing-managing orchards, greenhouses and vineyards |
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| * 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 |
1 |
14 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
15 |
15 |
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Total Workload: | 72 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.88 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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