Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | BIOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | SEVİL SUNGUR (sevilsungur@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | AYSEL KEKİLLİOĞLU, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To understand the distribution of animals on earth, their distribution areas to understand the relationship between the living community, located in an area of the animals to investigate the causes of distribution area | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Learns the available theories about the distributions of animals |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Learn the factors causing the distribution of animals |
PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-11 Observe the current national and international issues |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Learn the Zoogeographic regions and their properties. |
PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-11 Observe the current national and international issues PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society PO-15 Are aware of the universal nature of social rights, justice, quality management, protection of cultural values and environment as well as occupational health and safety |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Analyzes the factors that influence the spread of animals |
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines PO-3 Are creative, resourceful in terms of conducting biological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-15 Are aware of the universal nature of social rights, justice, quality management, protection of cultural values and environment as well as occupational health and safety |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Biotic and abiotic factors affecting animals The concept of ecosystem Bio, bio-types and animal communities, I: Tundra, Taiga, Silvea, Hylea, Sklerea | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Biotic and abiotic factors affecting animals Zoogeography of the faunistic and geological condition Distribution patterns in animals | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 2 | The concept of ecosystem | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 3 | Bio, bio-types and animal communities, I: | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 4 | Tundra, Taiga, Silvea, Hylea, Sklerea | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 5 | Bio, bio-types and animal communities II: | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 6 | The Steppe and Desert Biomes and aquatic | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 7 | Zoogeographical regions of the land I: Holoarktic region | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Land of the zoogeographic regions II Notogea Neotropic region , region of Ethiopia-orientalis | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 10 | Crossing zones and continental boundaries | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 11 | Zoogeography of the sea | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 12 | Animal migration | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 13 | The relationship between animals and humans | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 14 | Turkey Zoogeography | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 15 | Overall Rating | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Efe, Recep, Biyocoğrafya, MKM Yay, Bursa 2010 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Efe, Recep, Biyoco?rafya, MKM Yay, Bursa 2010 Demirsoy, A. (2002). Genel Zooco?rafya ve Türkiye Zooco?rafyas? | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||