Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Nematology II BIO544 Turkish Compulsory 2 + 2 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Barış GÜLCÜ
Instructor(s)
Goals The aim of this course is to teach the different nematode groups (Parasitic, foretic or free living etc.), nematode isolation and identification methods.
Course Content Nematodes, Plant parasitic nematodes, Animal parasitic nematodes, Insect associated nematod, Beneficial nematodes, Nematode isolation methods, Nematode preparation methods, Morphological identification methods, Molecular identification methods
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 After completing this course, different types of nematodes such as free living, plant pathogenic, parasitic on animals, insects, plants, teaching nematode isolation from their habitats, preparing the permanent slides, learning morphometric and molecular analyses will be learned to the students.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to nematodes
2. Week Plant parasitic nematodes-I
3. Week Plant parasitic nematodes-II
4. Week Animal parasitic nematodes-I
5. Week Animal parasitic nematodes-II
6. Week Nematode insect interactions-I
7. Week Nematode insect interactions-II
8. Week Nematode insect interactions-III
9. Week Midterm
10. Week Nematode isolation methods-I
11. Week Nematode isolation methods-II
12. Week Nematode preparation
13. Week Morphometric measurement methods
14. Week Molecular identification methods
*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 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects.
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1
PY1 3
PY2 3
PY3 4
PY4 4
PY5 3
PY6 4
PY7 4
PY8 4
PY9 3
PY10 3
PY11 3
PY13 3
PY14 3
PY15 3
PY16 4
PY17 3
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Z. X. Chen, S. Y. Chen, D. W. Dickson; Nematology: Advances and Perspectives Vol 1: Nematode Morphology, Physiology and Ecology. CABI, 2004
  • R Gaugler, A L Bilgrami; Nematode Behaviour. CABI. June 2004
  • Donald L Lee “The Biology of Nematodes “ CRC Press 2002
  • Janet Moore, An Introduction to the Invertebrates - 2nd edition Cambridge University Press March, 2006
  • Z. X. Chen, S. Y. Chen, D. W. Dickson; Nematology: Advances and Perspectives Vol 1: Nematode Morphology, Physiology and Ecology. CABI, 2004
  • R Gaugler, A L Bilgrami; Nematode Behaviour. CABI. June 2004
  • Donald L Lee “The Biology of Nematodes “ CRC Press 2002
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 38 38
Homework 2 1 38 38
Final 1 2 2
Practice 14 2 28
Practice End-Of-Term 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0