Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Zoology ZFZ106 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face, through projection slides, text, animation and video presentation is given.
Course Coordinator
Instructor(s)
Goals The main aim of the course to introduce animal cell, tissues and systems, organisation 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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will learn the structure of cells and tissues of animal tissue.
2 They understand animal organs and systems
3 Learn the working mechanisms of the the animal systems
4 Understand the structure of Energy, metabolism and nutrition
5 Learn the systematics of animals and important animal groups
6 Uses the earnings from in-class applications in professional life
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Cell, cell mebrane, transportation of subtances from cell mebranes, organelles
2. Week Nucleus,DNA and RNA, chrosome structures and cell division
3. Week Tissue, epitelia tissue, ligament, cartilage and bone tissues nad structures
4. Week Blood, muscle and neural tisses and structures
5. Week Organs and systems, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, senses and endocrine system
6. Week Circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
7. Week Energy and metabolism, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Energy production, carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolisms
10. Week Nutrition, vitamins and minerals
11. Week Inheritance and types
12. Week Mutations and population genetics
13. Week Ecology, adaptation and environmental factors
14. Week Food chains, population density and systematics
*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 Skill of apply basic science and engineering knowledge and principles to Agricultural Engineering problems
2 Ability of recognize pathogens, pests, weeds and beneficial organisms frequently seen agricultural fields at microscopic and macroscopic level and able to determine level of damage/benefit together with widespread cases.
3 Having knowledge about the techniques in agricultural production process, identify the basic problems related to the process and the ability to use modern computational tools and techniques in solution of these problems
4 Skill of execute taking into account technical and scientific information defined by current proposals for solving the problems of crop protection, sustainable agriculture, the environment and human health and food safety
5 Disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork ability, to act independently required, have the initiative and creativity skills, ability of communicate acts express of ideas as verbally and written, clear and concise.
6 Skill of follow the current national and international problem
7 Recognize of importance of lifelong learning
8 Self-development skill following the developments in science and technology
9 Ability of awareness of professional ethics and quality systems in agriculture
10 Business ethics and responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Aktümsek A., General Zoology, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, 2015
  • Campbell, Reece et al., Campbell Biology (Eds. Gündüz E, Türkan I.), palme publishing, Ankara 2013
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 13 1 13
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 11 11
Final 1 22 22
Practice 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0