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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertebrate Animals | BYL206 | Turkish | Compulsory | 4. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA (Bahar) |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to enable students to explain the position, significance, and fundamental characteristics of the phylum Chordata within the animal kingdom, to acquire knowledge of the systematics, morphology, and ecology of vertebrate groups, to comparatively evaluate different vertebrate taxa, and to interpret their biological, ecological, and economic importance. |
| Course Content | Primitive chordates,Cyclostomata, cartilaginous fish, bony fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, morphology, habitats, human relations, fossils, systematics and evolution |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Identify and classify vertebrate animals encountered in nature. |
| 2 | Explain vertebrate taxa and their systematic relationships. |
| 3 | Describe the evolution of vertebrates and interpret fossil records. |
| 4 | Distinguish different vertebrate groups based on morphological and anatomical characteristics. |
| 5 | Interpret the habitats of vertebrates based on their morphological features. |
| 6 | Predict and relate vertebrate species found in different ecosystems. |
| 7 | Evaluate the ecological roles and importance of vertebrate species. |
| 8 | Identify endangered vertebrate species and propose conservation strategies. |
| 9 | Assess vertebrate species of economic importance. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | T: Introduction, Basic concepts for vertebrate systematics P: Demonstration of morphological and anatomical features used in classification of vertebrates | Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 2. Week | T: Primitive chordates P: Collection, preparation and fixation of chordate samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 3. Week | T: Cyclostomes P: Examination of the primitive chordate and cyclostomate samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Practice, Lecture |
| 4. Week | T: Chondrichthyes P: Examination of Chondrichthyes samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5. Week | T: Osteichthyes P: Examination of Osteichthyes samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 6. Week | T: Osteichthyes P: Examination of Osteichthyes samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture |
| 7. Week | T: Amphibia P: Examination of Amphibia samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Discussion |
| 8. Week | T: Amphibia P: Examination of Amphibia samples | |
| 9. Week | T: Reptilia P: Examination of turtle and lizard samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture |
| 10. Week | T: Reptilia P: Examination of lizard and snake samples | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | T: Aves P: Examination of bird samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 12. Week | T: Aves P: Observation in the field | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | T: Mammalia P: Examination of mammalia samples | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14. Week | T: Mammalia P: Observation in the field | Preparation, After Class Study, Lecture, Question and Answer |
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Bahar Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Vize | 30.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Vize 2 | 20.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Final | 50.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 12 | 2 | 24 | |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterm Preparation | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
