Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Their Reoccurrences Basics BYL106 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Deniz YAĞLIOĞLU
Instructor(s)
Goals To learn the basic concepts of plant and animal taxonomy
Course Content Systematic and taxonomic study of the history and relationships with other biological sciences. The concept of taxonomic categories and their usage, population variation within and between populations, species and subspecies concepts, Types and their uses. Naming conventions in systematic zoology and botany, taxonomic studies and Latin grammar. Taxonomy, systematics, species and speciation, diagnosis, binomial nomenclature
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn the basic concepts of systematic
2 Learning the basic morfological characters used in the classification
3 Learning systematic and taxonomic studies releationship to other biological sciences
4 Latin grammar
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week History, relationship and introduction to taxonomy Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Taxonomic categories and their uses
3. Week Intra-and inter-population variations
4. Week Species and subspecies Preparation, After Class Study
5. Week Species epithet of plants and animals Preparation, After Class Study
6. Week Types (Sintype, holotype, noetype etc.) Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Nomenclature codes of plants and animals Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Nomenclature codes of plants and animals Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Midterm Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Taxonomic studies and Latin grammar Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Taxonomic studies and Latin grammar Preparation, After Class Study
12. Week Taxonomy, systematics, species and speciation, the diagnosis Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Kye types in taxomony Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week Herbariums and zoology museums Preparation, After Class Study
*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 Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance
2 Defines problems related to biology subjects, formulates hypothesis for the solution of problems by making synthesis, tests the hypothesis with various observational and experimental methods, analyzes the results and gains the ability to interpret.
3 Learns the processes and phenomena in the field of life sciences in relation to current knowledge and methods. Using this information, proposes solutions to local and global problems related to field.
4 Selects, applies and develops contemporary techniques and tools in the field of life sciences and effectively uses information technologies as a part of her/his own life.
5 In order to meet the needs of the individual or society, works effectively and takes responsibility in activities and projects for her professional development, both individually and in multidisciplinary groups.
6 Follows scientific publications published/to be published in the field, conveys the information obtained verbally and in writing to colleagues and different segments of the society. Communicates with colleagues in Turkish/English.
7 By following the current scientific and technological developments in biological sciences, gains the competence to develop lifelong learning, knowledge and skills.
8 Have universal and social ethical values and professional responsibility awareness with a scientific point of view.
9 Adheres to the principle of sustainability in theoretical and applied studies related to biological sciences, gains awareness of its effects and legal consequences on a local/global scale.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 4 4 4 4
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 4 4 3 3
PY4 2 2 1 1
PY5 4 4 5 2
PY6 4 4 4 1
PY7 3 2 3 4
PY8 2 2 3 1
PY9 3 3 3 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Özkan M., 2023, Taksonomik Zoolojinin İlkeleri, Ekin Yayınevi, Bursa.
  • Brower, A. V. Z. and Schuh, R. T., 2021, Biological Systematics: Principles and Applications, 3rd edn, Cornell University Press, London.
  • Wheeler, W. C., 2012, Systematics: A Course of Lectures. Chichester, UK:Wiley–Blackwell.
  • Pavlinov, I. Y., 2021, Biological Systematics: History and Theory, CRC Press.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 13 13
Homework 2 1 13 13
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 18.5 18.5
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0