Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 214401301102 | GENERAL ZOOLOGY | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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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 |
1 | To understand the interests of Zoology and general science topics | 2 | To understand the characteristics of the animal cell | 3 | Have general information about the classification and population characteristics of animals. |
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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 |
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1 | Introduction to zoology | | | 2 | Definition, divisions and sub-branches of zoology | | | 3 | Living-ınanimate and animal-plant concepts, terms used in animals, types of symmetry in animals, axes and planes | | | 4 | Protoplasm | | | 5 | Cell and organelles | | | 6 | Cell and organelles | | | 7 | Midterm | | | 8 | Cell division and protein synthesis in the cell | | | 9 | Animal textures | | | 10 | Animal textures | | | 11 | Animal textures | | | 12 | Organ systems and functions in animals | | | 13 | Taxonomy and biodiversity | | | 14 | End of year exam | | |
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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 |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 70 | Homework | 3 | 30 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Homework | 3 | 6 | 18 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | LO2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | LO3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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