Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Zoology ZTB108 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 4.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructors Ersin DEMİR
Assistants
Goals The main aim of the course to introduce animal cell, tissues and systems, organization of animal organisms and the basic functions of the body structure.
Course Content Cell, organelles, cell division, tissue, organs and systems, energy and Metabolism, nutrition, genetics, ecology, classification of animals
Learning Outcomes - Students will learn the structure of cells and tissues of animal tissue.
- They understand animal organs and systems
- Learn the working mechanisms of the animal systems
- Understand the structure of Energy, metabolism and nutrition
- Learn the systematics of animals and important animal groups
- Uses the earnings from in-class applications in professional life
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Cell, cell mebrane, transportation of subtances from cell mebranes, organelles Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Nucleus, DNA and RNA, chrosome structures and cell division Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
3. Week Tissue, epitelia tissue, ligament, cartilage and bone tissues nad structures Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Blood, muscle and neural tisses and structures Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Organs and systems, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, senses and endocrine system Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
7. Week Energy and metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm Exam Course Hours
9. Week Energy production, carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolisms Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Nutrition, vitamins and minerals Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
11. Week Inheritance and types Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week Mutations and population genetics Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Ecology, adaptation and environmental factors Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week Food chains, population density and systematics Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
Recommended Sources
Aktümsek A., Genel Zooloji, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, 2015 Campbell, Reece ve ark., Campbell Biyoloji (çev. ed. Gündüz E, Türkan İ.),Palme yayınevi, Ankara, 2013
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 26 26
Final 1 30 30
Practice 1 18 18
Classroom Activities 2 14 28
Total Workload 102
ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0