Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ARC1107 1. Semester 3 + 2 5.0 5.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Tuğçe ÇAPRAZLI
Assistants
Goals -Giving general zoology information. -Introducing groups of insects, teaching insect biology and ecology -Learning the general characteristics, benefits and harms of the Insecta class, morphological, anatomical, physiological and reproductive-developmental features of insects, insect ecology and the rules of collecting insects. -Recognition of pollinator insects other than honey bees and knowing their biology. - Knowing general ecology knowledge and the ecological importance of the honey bee.
Course Content General characteristics, benefits and harms of insecta class, morphological, anatomical, physiological and reproductive-development features of insects, insect ecology, collection and collection rules of insects
Learning Outcomes - Morphology of insect groups
- Respiratory, digestive, excretory neural systems and sense organs of insects
- Insect ecology
- Defence mechanisms of insects
- Harmful insects for human
- Control methods of insects
- Classification of insects
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Zoology definition and history
2. Week Microscopes Used in Zoological Studies
3. Week Living and non-living concepts and animal and plant concepts
4. Week Sub-branches of zoology, introduction to entomology
5. Week ecology
6. Week The function of insects in the ecosystem and honey bee ecology
7. Week External anatomy and developmental stages in insects
8. Week Böceklerde baş (caput, cephalo) ve uzantıları
9. Week Head (caput, cephalo) and appendages in insects
10. Week Thorax and appendages in insects
11. Week Abdomen and appendages in insects
12. Week Excretory system, circulatory system and respiratory system and secretory system
13. Week Nervous system, sensory organs and reproductive system
14. Week Insect ecology / Pollination and pollinator insects
Recommended Sources
Kansu A.İ., Genel Entomoloji 6. Baskı Kıvanç Basımevi Ankara, 1994 Salman S., Omurgasız Hayvanlar Biyolojisi ,Antakya. 1995. Gullan, P.J. & Cranston P. The Insects: An Outline of Entomology. 2004.
P.J. Gullan and P.S. Cranston, The Insects; An Outline of Entomology. USA. 2005.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 Measurement Method
PY1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY9 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
PY12 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*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)
Course Hours 14 5 70
Preparation, After Class Study 15 1 15
Research 12.5 1 12.5
Other Activities 15 1 15
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 13 1 13
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0