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Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE463

EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY STUDIES

Course Code
MBGE463
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 4
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the scientific approach to carry out a research project.
  2. Learn to design and carry out experiments in a research lab and to collect data in the field.
  3. Learn to analyze, evaluate and interpret the experiment results or data.
  4. Define responsibility descriptions for individual and / or team work and to work effectively and harmoniously.
  5. Learn to prepare a project report and a poster presentation that includes the project management plan, the experiments, the results and the future objectives.
  6. Gain ability to make oral presentation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn the scope of this course, students will be able to perform experiments which are designed according to evolutionary hypothesis or analyze the data statistically which are collected according to ecological hypothesis. At the end of the term, they will present their projects orally and by preparing posters.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Determination of evolutionary or ecological hypothesis that would like to be tested
2nd Week Literature reading about evolutionary or Ecological Topics
3rd Week Literature reading about evolutionary or Ecological Topics
4th Week Designing experiments for evolutionary studies / data collections in the field for ecological studies
5th Week Designing experiments for evolutionary studies / data collections in the field for ecological studies
6th Week Performing experiments for evolutionary studies / preparation of ecological data
7th Week Performing experiments for evolutionary studies / preparation of Ecological data
8th Week Performing experiments for evolutionary studies /statistical analysis of Ecological data
9th Week Analyzing the experimental results / statistical analysis of ecological data
10th Week Analyzing the experimental results / statistical analysis of ecological data
11th Week Analyzing the experimental results / statistical analysis of ecological data
12th Week Writing the project report
13th Week Writing the project report
14th Week Preparing the poster and oral presentation for the final exam
Recommended or Required ReadingReadings that depend on research topics about evolution or ecology
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Experiment
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Project
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Practice 1 10
Project 1 30
Other 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 4 56
Final exam
Homework
Project 1 50 50
Meeting with advisor 14 2 28
Experiment design 1 10 10
Research 1 10 10
Literature review 14 3 42
Optimizing procedures 1 20 20
Report writing 1 15 15
Analyzing the results 1 20 20
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 2.5 35
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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