| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History of Biology | BYL223 | 3. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. LALE GENÇOĞLU ÖZBEK |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to learn the history of the courses given in the biology program and the development of major biological events. |
| Course Content | Biology in Prehistorical era, Biology in ancient civilizations, Biology in the middle ages, Biology in the Renaissance, Biology in the 16th-17th-18th-19th-20th centuries, Carl Linne and classification studies, Charles Darwin: His life and works, Path to DNA, The development of biology in Ottoman Empire and Republic of Türkiye |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Gains knowledge about the historical development of Biological Science - Gains insight into current studies and potential studies that can be done in the future, in the field of biology. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Biology in Prehistorical era | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Biology in ancient civilizations | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Biology in the middle ages | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | Biology in the Renaissance | Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Biology in the 16th century | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research |
| 6. Week | Biology in the 17th century | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | Biology in the 18th century | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Carl Linne and classification studies/Midterm | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research |
| 9. Week | Biology in the 19th century | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Charles Darwin: His life and works | Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Biology in the 20th century | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 12. Week | Path to DNA | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | The development of biology in Ottoman Empire | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 14. Week | The development of biology in Republic of Türkiye | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| Küçüker, O. 2014, Biyoloji Tarihi, Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, İstanbul, 535 s. |
| Morange, M. 2021, A History of Biology, Princeton University Press, 448 p. |
| Ronan, C.A., 2003, Bilim Tarihi Dünya Kültürlerinde Bilimin Tarihi ve Gelişmesi, TÜBİTAK Yayınları, Ankara. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | Measurement Method |
|---|
| 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 |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Homework 2 | 8.5 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
