Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Evolution BIO402 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA
Instructor(s)
Goals The main objective of this course is to give the concept of evolution, evidence of evolution, evolutionary mechanism, origin of life.
Course Content The concept of evolution, Evolution theories; Evolution models; inorganic evolution, the emergence of life on the cellular evolution and many cell character transition; Plant evolutionary development of animals, evolutionary development, human evolution, Ambient conditions, sexual reproduction, individual changes (variations), natural selection, adaptation (adaptation), remain separate (isolation) mechanisms, genetic drift, evolution theories.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To learn Inorganic evolution
2 To learn Origin of life, cellular evolution
3 To learn Evolution of plants
4 To learn Evolution of invertebrates and vertebrates
5 To learn Population genetic and variations
6 To learn Evolutionary mechanisms (Sexual selection, Natural selection, Adaptation, To learn Izolation, genetic drift)
7 To learn Evidence of evolution
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The concept of evolution
2. Week Big bang and living creatures
3. Week Evidences of evolution
4. Week Population genetic
5. Week Concept of gene pool
6. Week Evolutionary mechanisms (Sexual selection, Natural selection, Adaptation, Izolation, Genetic drift)
7. Week The mechanism of speciation
8. Week Mid term
9. Week Samples for differentiation of populations
10. Week Evolution of the cell
11. Week Dinosaurs and Major extinction
12. Week Evolution of invertebrates and vertebrates
13. Week Evolution of plants
14. Week Evolution of primates
*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.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
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 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY13 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY14 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY16 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY17 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Futuyma, D.J., Evrim, Çeviri Editörleri: Kence, A., Bozcuk, A.N., Palme Yayınevi, 2008
  • Demirsoy, A., Kalıtım ve Evrim (7. Baskı), Meteksan A.Ş., Ankara, 1995.
  • Evrimsel Analiz- B.ÇIPLAK, H.H.BAŞIBÜYÜK, S.KARAYTUĞ, İ.GÜNDÜZ. Palme Yayıncılık. Ankara, 2009.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 74
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0