Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- ARC1107 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 2 5.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Tuğçe ÇAPRAZLI (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Morphology of insect groups
2 Respiratory, digestive, excretory neural systems and sense organs of insects
3 Insect ecology
4 Defence mechanisms of insects
5 Harmful insects for human
6 Control methods of insects
7 Classification of insects
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Defining and solving problems related to apiculture
2 Ability to transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
3 Ability to adapt in group work
4 Updating professional information
5 Follow technical and technological issues
6 Knowing professional ethic rules
7 To be able to use information and communication technologies effectively with computer software (programs) related to the field
8 To be able to define, collect, analyze, interpret and develop solutions for the field by using the knowledge and skills
9 To be able to use written and oral Turkish effectively
10 To be able to observe the informations in a foreign language within a professional area and to know at the level of communication with colleagues
11 To know Atatürk's Principles and the History of Turkish Republic, to be able to evaluate and evaluate the causes and consequences of historical events
12 To be able to select a particular topic as an individual and / or group member in a topic related to apiculture, to search literature related to the topic, to synthesize and make written information and to make presentation
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Tuğçe ÇAPRAZLI Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Tuğçe ÇAPRAZLI Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 5 70
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 15 1 15
Research 12.5 1 12.5
Other Activities 15 1 15
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 13 1 13
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0