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| Unit | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
| SCIENCE TEACHING PR. | |
| Code | FENZ213 |
| Name | Biology 1 |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATİH MATYAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Learning the impact of biology on our lives. Learning about the diversity and structures of living things
Course Content
Meaning, fields, importance, historical development of biology; living and non-living structures; diversity and classification of living things (prokaryotes, eukaryotes, species concept and taxonomic structures, species concept and taxonomic structures, structure and characteristics of plants); basic unit of life (cell, structure and function of the cell, membrane structure and function); cell division (mitosis, meiosis and uncontrolled cell division); tissues (vegetative tissues, dividing tissue, invariable tissue); vegetative organs and their structures (vegetative organs, generative organs, reproduction, fertilization and development in non-flowering and flowering plants); overview of animal diversity (general characteristics of invertebrates and chordates) and open- and closed-ended experiments on these topics.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Campell Biology-Palme Publications (Peter V. Minorsky)
Notes
General Biology-Pegem Publications 2017 Edt. Orçun Bozkurt
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the meaning of biology |
| LO02 | Understands the fields and history of biology. |
| LO03 | Understands living and non-living structures, diversity and classification of living things. |
| LO04 | Knows prokaryotes, eukaryotes and species concept. |
| LO05 | Knows the meaning of taxonomy. |
| LO06 | Knows the structure and properties of plants. |
| LO07 | Knows the cell, the structure and function of the cell. |
| LO08 | Understands cell division and uncontrolled cell division. |
| LO09 | Defines plant tissues. |
| LO10 | Lists the plant organs. |
| LO11 | Explains plant structures. |
| LO12 | Understands reproduction in flowerless plants. |
| LO13 | Understands reproduction in flowering plants. |
| LO14 | Explains the general characteristics of invertebrate animals. |
| LO15 | Explains all vertebrates and their characteristics. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and relationships between concepts in science. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts of effective classroom management. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Recognizes students´ developmental and learning characteristics and difficulties. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains programs, strategies, methods and techniques related to the science and technology teaching. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains application areas of science in everyday life. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Offers solutions to problem situations encountered in classroom management. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ critical thinking, creative thinking and problem solving skills. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs materials from the stuff around in accordance with the requirements of science and technology program and students. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Queries information in the field of science and technology using scientific methods . | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses laboratory according to science and technology program in an appropriate and efficient manner. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Applies contemporary teaching methods and techniques by which the student can construct their own knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has life-long learning awareness. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses information and communication technologies effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses English sufficiently to follow developments in science and technology education.s . | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Sensitive to the agenda of the world and society events / developments . | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to proffesional development,he/she improves himself/herself consistently for individual development in the scientific, social, cultural and sports areas in line with educational requirements. | |
| PLO19 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has national and international sensibilities expressed in the Fundamental Law of National Education. | 3 |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Behaves in accordance with democracy, human rights, and social, scientific and proffesional ethical values |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meaning and fields of biology | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Historical development | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Living and non-living structures; diversity and classification of living things | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Prokaryotes, eukaryotes, species concept | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Taxonomic structures, structure and characteristics of plants | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Basic unit of life, cell, structure and function of the cell, membrane structure and function | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Cell division, mitosis, meiosis | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Uncontrolled cell division | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Tissues (vegetative tissues, dividing tissue, invariable tissue) | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Vegetative organs and structures, vegetative organs, generative organs | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Animal tissues and organs | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Overview of animal diversity | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | General characteristics of invertebrates and chordates | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Open and closed-ended experiments | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 16 | All experiments related to cells | Reading related chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||