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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / FBEAE 203 - ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING

Code: FBEAE 203 Course Title: BIOLOGY 2 Theoretical+Practice: 2+2 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer EMEL ATLI (emelatli@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The main aim of this course is to explain respiration and photosynthesis reactions and to describe structures and functions of animals organ systems.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain the flow of energy in the universe and in living systems. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-2 can explain the fate of the energy obtained from respiration. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-3 can compare photosynthesis and respiration. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-4 can relate the structure of animal tissues to their functions. PO-2 Having the knowledge about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge
PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-9 Applying skills and knowledge related to laboratory experiments and activities in professional life
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-5 can establish relations with different types of reproductive strategies and embryonic development. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-6 can explain structure and functions of embryonic sacs. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-7 can associate between digestive systems and feeding habits of animals. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-8 can explain advantages and disadvantages of different types of respiratory systems. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-9 can discuss the facts that effect blood pressure. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-10 can explain different types of transport systems. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-9 Applying skills and knowledge related to laboratory experiments and activities in professional life
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-11 can explain types of immunity. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-12 can explain different types of urinary systems. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-9 Applying skills and knowledge related to laboratory experiments and activities in professional life
PO-12 Ability to evaluate critically the acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-13 can explain structure and function of nervous and endocrine systems. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-4 Conceptualization of events and facts about the area, using scientific methods and techniques to solve problems.
PO-9 Applying skills and knowledge related to laboratory experiments and activities in professional life
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
Quiz
LO-14 can explain the importance and maintenance of homeostasis. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-15 can explain structure and function of sensory organs. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
LO-16 can explain support and movement system. PO-3 Having the sufficient level of knowledge about Science and Technology Teaching in order to meet the needs of students
PO-13 Using the effective ways of attaining knowledge.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Respiration and photosynthesis reactions, animal tissues, embryonic development and organ systems in animals.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Cellular respiration: how it occurs? The investigation of the fate of the energy obtained from respiration Narration Method, Discussion Method
2 The comparison of photosynthesis and respiration Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming
3 The properties of animal tissues: Tissue types, functions and principles Narration Method, Discussion Method
4 Reproduction and fertilization in animals Narration Method, Discussion Method
5 The classification of animals according to their types of nutrition, investigation of their habitats, the differences in their digestive systems. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming
6 Animal respiration: Types of respiration, the comparison of animals accordig to their respiratory features and the investigation of their habitats. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming
7 Circulation in animals: heart, vascular system and blood structures. The comparison of open and closed circulation animals. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming, Experimentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Immune system cells and organs. Narration Method, Discussion Method
10 Developmental stages of excretory organs, differences between them and comparison of excretion products. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming, Experimentation
11 Structure and functions of nervous system in different animal groups. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming, Experimentation
12 Endocrine system and regulatory roles of hormones. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming
13 Morphological and physiological investigation of structures involved in homeostasis. Narration Method, Discussion Method, Brainstorming
14 Structures and functions of sensory organs. Narration Method, Discussion Method
15 Support and movement systems. Narration Method, Discussion Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Sadava, D. (2019). Yaşam: Biyoloji Bilimi. (e. Gündüz ve İ. Gündüz, Çev.). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık.
2 Reece, J. B., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., and Jackson, R. B. (2021). Campbell Biyoloji (E. Gündüz ve İ. Türkan, Çev.). Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
textbook, smart board

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz 3,6,10,13 1 10
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) 4 14 56
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 1 4 4
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 7 14
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 2 7 14
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 120