Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Plant Anatomy and Morphology BYL222 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ernaz ALTUNDAĞ ÇAKIR
Instructor(s)
Goals To learn the anatomy of plant tissues and organs
Course Content Parts of plant tissues, Epidermis, Parenchymatous tissue, Vascular tissue, Collenchyma and sclerenchyma , Secretory ducts and laticifers, Phytoliths, Root anatomy and morphology, Stem anatomy and morphology , Leaf anatomy and morphology, Flower anatomy and morphology, Fruit anatomy and morphology ,Seed anatomy and morphology
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learn morphological and anatomical characteristics of plants
2 Learn general properties of plant cells and tissues
3 Recognize and distinguish plant cells and tissues under microscope
4 Have knowledge about plant organs and metamorphoses of plant organs
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Parts of plant tissues, seconder cell wall, plasmodesmata / To examine plant cell, plasmodesmata and seconder cell wall
2. Week Epidermis / To examine epidermis, stomata kinds under microscope
3. Week Parenchymatous tissue / To examine Parenchym cells under microscope
4. Week Vascular tissue; xylem and phloem / To examine vascular tissue on leaf and stem samplesi
5. Week Collenchyma and sclerenchyma / To examine collenchyma and sclerenchyma
6. Week Secretory ducts and laticifers / To examine secretory ducts and laticifers
7. Week Phytoliths / To examine phytolits on leaf, stem and fruit samples
8. Week Root anatomy and morphology /To examine root anatomy of Monocots and dicots samples
9. Week Mid-term
10. Week Stem anatomy and morphology / To examine stem anatomy under miscroscope
11. Week Leaf anatomy and morphology / To examine leaf anatomy under miscroscope
12. Week Flower anatomy and morphology / To examine flower anatomy under miscroscope
13. Week Fruit anatomy and morphology / To examine fruit anatomy under miscroscope
14. Week Seed anatomy and morphology / To examine seed anatomy under miscroscope
*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 3 3 3 3
PY2 3 3 3 3
PY3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4
PY5 2 2 2 2
PY6 3 3 3 3
PY7 3 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3 3
PY9 1 1 1 1
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yentür S. Bitki Anatomisi, İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2003.
  • Çakırlar H., Doğan C., Özmen E., Açıklamalı Genel Botanik ve Bitki Anatomisi Atlası, Palme Yayıncılık, 2009.
  • Cutler D.,F., Botha T., Stevenson D., Plant Anatomy, Blackwell Publishing, 2008.
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 10 10
Homework 2 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 1 22 22
Classroom Activities 14 2 28
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0