Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
214401301102GENERAL ZOOLOGYCompulsory113
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
It is to gain basic information about the science of zoology, which is a subdivision of biology. To give sufficient information about animals from cellular level to ecological aspects.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bahadır AKMAN
Learning Outcomes
1To understand the interests of Zoology and general science topics
2To understand the characteristics of the animal cell
3Have general information about the classification and population characteristics of animals.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
History of zoology, scientific study processes, physical and chemical properties of animal cells, biomolecules, important reactions in the cell, genetics, population characteristics, classification and biodiversity
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to zoology
2Definition, divisions and sub-branches of zoology
3Living-ınanimate and animal-plant concepts, terms used in animals, types of symmetry in animals, axes and planes
4Protoplasm
5Cell and organelles
6Cell and organelles
7Midterm
8Cell division and protein synthesis in the cell
9Animal textures
10Animal textures
11Animal textures
12Organ systems and functions in animals
13Taxonomy and biodiversity
14End of year exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1 – Tanyolaç, J., Tanyolaç, T. 2000. Genel Zooloji. Hatiboğlu Yayınevi, Ankara, 442 sy. 2 – Miller, SA., Harley, JP, 2016. Zooloji, 9. baskıdan çeviri (Ed: Aktümsek, A). Nobel yayınevi, Ankara 615 sy
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Homework330
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14228
Homework3618
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
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