Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
220701601105Compulsory114
Level of Course Unit
First 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 Emrah KAYA
Learning Outcomes
1To comprehend the interests and general issues of zoology
2To understand the characteristics of the animal cell
3To have 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
Introduction to zoology. What are the subdivisions of zoology? Structure and function of animal cells and tiisues, organ systems and the ecology of animals
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to zoology.
2Definition of Zoology, Departments and Subdivisions
3Living-Inanimate and Animal-Plant Concepts, Terms Used in Animals, Types of Symmetry in Animals, Axes and Planes
4Protoplasm
5Cell and organelles
6Cell and organelles
7Midterm exam
8Cell Division and Protein Synthesis in the Cell
9Animal Tissues
10Animal Tissues
11Animal Tissues
12Organ systems and functions in animals
13Taxonomy and Biodiversity
14General assessment
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 Examination1100
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 Examination122
Self Study148112
Individual Study for Mid term Examination144
Individual Study for Final Examination11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)129
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