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PSİ105

GENERAL BIOLOGY

Course Code
PSİ105
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the basic concepts that define and distinguish living systems and explain the basic building blocks of biology.
  2. Analyze the biological basis of behavior.
  3. Make inferences about the influence of different biological systems (nervous system, endocrine system, etc.) on behavior.
  4. Reason based on the theory of evolution and explains general trends in the history and diversity of animal evolution.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn the General Biology course, students gain knowledge about the fundamental building blocks of human biology and biological systems. Additionally, they learn the methods of biological science for identifying and analyzing the biological foundations of behavior. The core topics of the course include cells and their mechanisms, genetics, genetic transmission, protein synthesis, fundamental body systems, the nervous system, and evolution.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course Introduction and Scientific Methods
2nd Week Chemistry of Life
3rd Week Cell Structure and Functions
4th Week How Cells Obtain Energy-Metabolism
5th Week Reproduction at the Cellular Level
6th Week Ecology of Living Systems
7th Week Evolution
8th Week Mid-Term Exam
9th Week Molecular Biology and Genetics
10th Week Biotechnology
11th Week Human Systems-1
12th Week Human Systems-2
13th Week Human Systems-3
14th Week Microbiome and Psychology
Recommended or Required ReadingConcepts of Biology, Rice University Text Books
Mader, S.S. ve Windelspecht, M. (2011). Human biology. Boston: McGraw Hill.
Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Reece, J. B. (12th Edition). Campbell Biology. Pearson
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Other 1 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 8 8
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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