Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 350 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 350 Course Title: ANIMAL MORPHOLOGY AND ANATOMY Theoretical+Practice: 2+1 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department BIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ERDOĞAN ÇİÇEK (erdogancicek@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ZÜBEYDE KUMBIÇAK,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Give introduction about animals morphologic properties and evolutional and enviromental reasons of morfologic diversty.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain animal morhpology and cause of morphologic differences 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-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
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 can explain animal morhpology evolution 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-7 Are able to use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Biology
PO-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
PO-9 Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions
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
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-3 Can be analyze relationship between zoogeographic distribution and animal morphology 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-7 Are able to use the modern techniques and devices necessary for the current practices in the field of Biology
PO-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
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
Presentation
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Morphology of different systematic catigorial animals, effects on morphologic diversity, evolution, systems.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Live and Properties, Classroom lessons, question and answer
2 Morphology, Classroom lessons, question and answer
3 Anatomy, Histology, Classroom lessons, question and answer
4 Directions and Areas of Cytology and Embryology, Classroom lessons, question and answer
5 Anatomical terms, the axis and the plane Classroom lessons, question and answer
6 Morphological adaptation in animals Classroom lessons, question and answer
7 Digestive System, Respiratory System; Classroom lessons, question and answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Fill Composition System, Urinary System Classroom lessons, question and answer
10 Mobile System, Nervous System Classroom lessons, question and answer
11 Central and Peripheral Nervous System Classroom lessons, question and answer
12 Genital system Classroom lessons, question and answer
13 Gametes and Gonat. Classroom lessons, question and answer
14 Effects on animal physiology, morphology Classroom lessons, question and answer
15 Comparative morphology of animals and factors affecting change Classroom lessons, question and answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Özarslan, S. (1975). Karsılastırmalı Hayvan Morfolojisi, İstanbul Üniversitesi Fen Fak. Basımevi.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Books, Laboratory Samples, Figures, Video, Maps

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam 12 1 20
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) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 10 20
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 10 20
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 10 20
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 1 1 1
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 1 1 1
Own study for mid-term exam 6 1 6
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 12 1 12
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 126