Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| BIOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | BL108 |
| Name | Fundementals of Systematics |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NECATTİN TÜRKMEN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to teach the basic rules of systematic.
Course Content
Systematics, taxonomy and species concepts, systematic categories, species differentiation, nomenclature rules, classification systems, taxonomic characters, systematic keys, preparing specimen collections.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts about systematic. |
| LO02 | Understands that systematics is important for other disciplines. |
| LO03 | Understands the scientific classification of living organisms. |
| LO04 | Explains how to obtain samples of living organisms. |
| LO05 | Explains where to keep taxonomic samples. |
| LO06 | Understands the importance of taxonomic collections. |
| LO07 | Defines the types of keys used in the determination of taxa. |
| LO08 | Explain the concepts of synonymity and homonymity. |
| LO09 | Explain the classification systems. |
| LO10 | Identify type samples and taxonomic characters. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | 2 |
| PLO04 | - | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | 1 |
| PLO05 | - | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | 1 |
| PLO07 | - | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | 2 |
| PLO10 | - | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 1 |
| PLO12 | - | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | 1 |
| PLO15 | - | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The concept of systematic and taxonomy explanation | Reading | |
| 2 | Taxonomic hierarchy | Reading | |
| 3 | Species definitions | Reading | |
| 4 | Infraspecific species categories | Reading | |
| 5 | Differentiation of species | Reading | |
| 6 | Classification theories, classification of living things | Reading | |
| 7 | Stages of classification (taxonomic levels) | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General Repetition | |
| 9 | The rules of nomenclature | Reading | |
| 10 | The rules of nomenclature | Reading | |
| 11 | Artificial classifications | Reading | |
| 12 | Phylogenetic classifications | Reading | |
| 13 | Type samples and taxonomic characters | Reading | |
| 14 | Taxonomic keys | Reading | |
| 15 | Herbarium techniques and nature museums | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General Repetition | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General Repetition |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 50 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,00 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||