Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / BİYOLOJİ(DOKTORA)

History

The PhD program was established in 20116


Qualification Awarded

The students who successfully complete the program is awarded a PhD.


Level of Qualification

PhD.


Specific Admission Requirements

The candidates which has both undergraduate and graduate degree can apply this programme. Students must comply with the legal and academic requirements to access the studies in Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University according to the process established by the YÖK (Higher Education Council) regulations. Students who have started studies in other universities within or outside of the country may apply for their recognition. The recognition record is unique for each student and therefore the procedure is carried out accordingly before the start of each academic year. Under an established exchanges program or one approved by the University, exchange students from abroad may be accepted for studies on the courses taught in English. Or, if they are confident in Turkish, they may then enrol any courses, running in Turkish, shown on the Course Structure diagram.


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

The course \ courses taken at another university in the last three years before to enroll in Doctorate by students of the Biology Department at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Institute of Science and Technology is/are examined in terms of equivalent credit, curriculum, etc. and with the approval of related department students may be exempt from course/courses with a proposal from the department finalized by Administration Board of Institute.


Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Graduates must complete all courses available in the program at least 24 credits (a total of 60 ECTS) and have at least 75 on a 100 weighted grade point average . Undergraduates must complete all courses available in the program at least 48 credits (a total of 120 ECTS) and have at least 75 on a 100 weighted grade point average . After passing the qualifying exam, the students who defend the thesis that have been prepared in their subject area, take PhD degree in mathematics.


Profile of The Programme

The purpose of doctorate programs in biology is developing their knowledge of theory and applications at master degree depending on the competencies acquired in undergraduate level and master’s level, and producing new solutions with scientific methods mostly based on analysis and synthesis.


Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 Have an advanced level of knowledge about the recent and best practices in Biology, deepen and expand their knowledge on the expert level, conduct and assess the analyses by employing statistical methods
PO-2 Plan experiments and carry out original researches in the field by making use of the theoretical and practical knowledge at the expert level that they have obtained in their field
PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own
PO-4 Have the qualification and capability to gain admission to doctoral programs, R&D units or occupations related to the field with the knowledge they have gathered in the field
PO-5 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning
PO-6 Are able to communicate in at least one foreign language in verbal and written terms on B1 level in the European Language Portfolio
PO-7 Are able to make use of computer software as well as communication and information technology required by the field of Biology at an advanced level
PO-8 Evaluate how the important personalities, events and phenomena that have made essential contributions to the development of Biology that might have impact on their field of practice
PO-9 Transfer in a systematical way the latest developments in Biology and their field of study reinforcing with qualitative and quantitative data to the groups either concerned with the field or not by verbal, visual and written means
PO-10 Monitor and supervise the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and publishing the data related to the field of Biology and teach those values

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10
1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. X X
2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. X
1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. X X
2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. X
3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. X
4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. X X
1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. X X
2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. X
3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. X X
1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. X
1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. X
2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. X
3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. X
1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. X X
2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. X X
3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. X X
Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Academic Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10
It develops the current and advanced information in the field based on the domestic qualifications, develops in the expertise level with original thinking and / or research, deepens and reach the original definitions to bring innovation in the field. X X
Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; The new and complex ideas reach the original results using the information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. X
Evaluates, uses, and transfers the new information in the field with a systematic approach. X X
It develops innovation in the field, develops a new thought, method, design and / or application or applies a known thought, method, design and / or application to a different area, investigate, comprehend, adheres, and applies. X
It makes the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. X
In studies related to the field, he has gained high-level skills in using research methods. X X
Innovation in the field, developing a new thought, method, design and / or developing or developing a known thought, method, design, and / or application to progress in the field of realizing an original study by realizing an original study in a different area. X X
Expands the limits of information in the field by publishing at least one scientific article on the field and by publishing at least one scientific article in national and / or international peer-reviewed magazines and / or by producing or interpreting an original artwork. X
Leads in environments that require analyzing of internal and disciplinary problems. X X
Creative and critical thinking improves new thoughts and methods using high-level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. X
Social relations and these relationships examine, develops, develops from a critical perspective, and manages the actions to change when necessary. X
In discussion of the subjects in the field with experts, he defends its original views and establish an effective communication in the field. X
A foreign language is at least the European Language Portfolio using a general level of C1, and discusses advanced, verbal and visual communication and discusses. X
By following the developments in the level required by the area of ​​the field, it uses the developments in knowledge and communication technologies effectively in their research to solve their problems. X
It makes scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. X
By introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural progress in the field, it contributes to the process of knowledge of the community in which the society lived and to continue. X X
In the solution of the problems encountered in the field, it establishes functional interactions using strategic decision-making processes. X X
It contributes to the solutions of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered on the fields related to the field and supports the development of these values. X X





Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level 8,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Academic Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual It develops the current and advanced information in the field based on the domestic qualifications, develops in the expertise level with original thinking and / or research, deepens and reach the original definitions to bring innovation in the field. 1 x x x x 1- Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; The new and complex ideas reach the original results using the information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. 2 x x 2- Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Evaluates, uses, and transfers the new information in the field with a systematic approach. 1 x x x x 1- Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It develops innovation in the field, develops a new thought, method, design and / or application or applies a known thought, method, design and / or application to a different area, investigate, comprehend, adheres, and applies. 2 x x 2- Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It makes the critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. 3 x x 3- Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical In studies related to the field, he has gained high-level skills in using research methods. 4 x x x x 4- Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES Creative and critical thinking improves new thoughts and methods using high-level mental processes such as problem solving and decision making. 1 x x 1- Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Social relations and these relationships examine, develops, develops from a critical perspective, and manages the actions to change when necessary. 1 x x 1- Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In discussion of the subjects in the field with experts, he defends its original views and establish an effective communication in the field. 2 x x 2- Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES A foreign language is at least the European Language Portfolio using a general level of C1, and discusses advanced, verbal and visual communication and discusses. 3 x x 3- Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES By following the developments in the level required by the area of ​​the field, it uses the developments in knowledge and communication technologies effectively in their research to solve their problems. 4 x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It makes scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. 5 x Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES By introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural progress in the field, it contributes to the process of knowledge of the community in which the society lived and to continue. 1 x x x x 1- Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES In the solution of the problems encountered in the field, it establishes functional interactions using strategic decision-making processes. 2 x x x x 2- Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES It contributes to the solutions of the social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered on the fields related to the field and supports the development of these values. 3 x x x x 3- Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Innovation in the field, developing a new thought, method, design and / or developing or developing a known thought, method, design, and / or application to progress in the field of realizing an original study by realizing an original study in a different area. 1 x x x x 1- Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Expands the limits of information in the field by publishing at least one scientific article on the field and by publishing at least one scientific article in national and / or international peer-reviewed magazines and / or by producing or interpreting an original artwork. 2 x x 2- Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES Leads in environments that require analyzing of internal and disciplinary problems. 3 x x x x 3- Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Graduates of doctorate programs are strong candidates basically for academic careers and advanced research positions. In addition, they may also be employed by relevant public and private companies for senior positions in R&D departments.


Access to Further Studies

The successfull graduates of this program can apply to a post-doctoral program if they want to.


Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 755 BIOETICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
BYL 700 SEMINAR 0 Hour(s) 2 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 18
SEÇ-01 ELECTED GROUP 01 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
Total:
30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
SEÇ-02 ELECTED GROUP 02 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 30
Total:
30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 770 DOCTORAL PROFICIENCY 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 30
Total:
30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 701 THESIS 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
BYL 702 LECTURE ON SPECIALIZED FIELD 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 772 THESIS 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
BYL 773 LECTURE ON SPECIALIZED FIELD 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 701 THESIS 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
BYL 702 LECTURE ON SPECIALIZED FIELD 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 772 THESIS 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 24
BYL 773 LECTURE ON SPECIALIZED FIELD 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 701 THESIS 0 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 24
BYL 702 LECTURE ON SPECIALIZED FIELD 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
Total:
30

ELECTED GROUP 01

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 727 HEAVY METALS AND TOXIC EFFECTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 723 ALGAL TOXINS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 717 BENTHIC INVERTEBRATES AND THEIR ECOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL801 PLANT HABITATS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 761 PLANT CONSERVATION BIOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 766 IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT AND APPLICATIONS II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL803 BIOPHITE ECOLOGY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 809 BRYOPHYTE ECOLOGY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 801 BRYOPHYTE VEGETATION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 729 ELEMENTS AND HEALTH EFFECTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 759 METHODS OF ENTOMOLOGICAL MUSEUM 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 805 ENTOMOPATHOGENS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 765 ETHNOBOTANIC 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 775 ADVANCED PALYNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 747 ADVANCED CYTOGENETIC 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 769 CANCER BIOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 731 HERBAL TECHNOLOGIES IN IMPROVING THE POLLUTED AREAS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 711 LIMNOLOGICAL ANALYSES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 749 MOLECULAR CYTOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 767 NANOTOXICOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 751 SPIDERS IN KARYOTYPING TECHNIQUES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL807 PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional
BYL 733 GENETIC ANALYSIS OF POPULATIONS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 771 PROTEOMICS BIOINFORMATICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 805 WATER MANAGEMENT 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional
BYL 715 BIOLOGICAL MONITORING IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 709 LIGHT AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL 789 ECOLOGY OF EARTHWORMS AND ECONOMY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional
BYL809 TURKEY DOMESTIC WATER FISH 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional
BYL 739 TURKEY BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6
BYL793 PRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS VERMIKOMPOST 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Optional 6

ELECTED GROUP 02

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BYL 728 NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES IN PLANTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 724 BIOENERGY AND BIOFUELS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 708 BIOSAFETY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 754 BIOTECHNOLOGICAL METABOLITES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 756 DNA REPAIR AND MUTAGENESIS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 758 GENOTOXICOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 764 BIOANALYTICAL METHODS IN ANIMAL VENOM RESEARCH 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 748 GENETIC CONTROL OF THE CELL CYCLE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 753 ADVANCED BACTERIAL GENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 730 ADVANCED SOIL BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 704 URBAN ENTOMOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 762 MASSSPECTROMETRY-BASED ADVANCED PROTEOMICANALYSES 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 732 BIOGEOCHEMISTRY OF MICROELEMENTS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 726 MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 750 EUKARYOTIC MOLECULAR GENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 712 COMPETITION AND COEXISTANCE 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 714 THE ECOLOGY OF FRESHWATERS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 716 USE AND MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 710 BIOLOGY OF FRESHWATER POLLUTION 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6
BYL 752 APPLIED GENETICS 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students are subjected to midterm and final exam for each course.The contribution of the midterm exam is 40% and final exam is 60%. All examinations are evaluated out of 100 points. On one course students who gets one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB) and (CC) considered as successful.


Graduation Requirements

To complete the PhD program;the students that have master degree, must complete a total of not less than 24 credits and at least eight of the department seminar course and pass the qualifying examination successfully.


Mode of Study

Full Time


Facilities

The deparment consist of 2 Professors, 1 Associated Professors, 1 Assistant Professors, 1 Research Assistants.


Programme Director or Equivalent

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Faculty of Arts and Sciences Depatment of Biology 2000 Evler Mahallesi Zübeyde Hanım Cad. 50300 Nevşehir / Turkey Phone : +90 384 228 10 00 Fax : +90 384 215 39 48