- Course Code
- PSY105
- Semester
- First Term (Fall)
- Theory+Practice
- 3 + 0
- ECTS
- 6
| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 1 |
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| Semester | First Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain and understand the basic concepts and definitions about the history of life and explain the fundamental building blocks of biology.
- Differentiate cell structures, analyze how cells work, and explain metabolism.
- Use the theory of evolution to reason and explain general trends in the history and diversity of animal evolution.
- Make inferences about the ecology of living systems and explain its importance for living things.
- Understand how different biological systems process, such as the nervous system and endocrine system, and analyze their influence on behavior.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | The General Biology course introduces students to the fundamental principles and definitions that govern the biological sciences. It also enables them to understand the basics of life. In addition, they learn methods for identifying and analyzing the biological basis of behavior. The course covers topics such as chemistry of life, cell structure, ecology, evolution and heredity, metabolism, reproduction, the nervous and endocrine systems. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Course Introduction & Scientific Methods |
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2nd Week |
History of Life |
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3rd Week |
Characteristics and Chemistry of Life |
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4th Week |
Phylogeny, Taxonomy and Diversity of Organisms |
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5th Week |
Ecology of Living Systems |
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6th Week |
Evolution |
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7th Week |
Cell Biology and Cell Structure |
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8th Week |
Mid-Term Exam |
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9th Week |
Metabolism, Cellular Respiration |
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10th Week |
Reproduction, Mitosis and Meiosis |
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11th Week |
Structure and Function of DNA and Genetic |
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12th Week |
Systems of the human: Nervous System |
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13th Week |
Systems of the human: Hormones and endocrine system-1 |
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14th Week |
Systems of the human: Hormones and endocrine system-2 |
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15th Week |
Microbiome and Psychology |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V., & Reece, J. B. (12th Edition). Campbell Biology. Pearson Education, Incorporated.
Mader, S.S. ve Windelspecht, M. (2011). Human biology. Boston: McGraw Hill. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
35 |
| Quiz |
2 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
|
55 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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55 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
45 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
2 |
8 |
16 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Course hours |
15 |
3 |
45 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 183 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 6.1 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 6 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes
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LO1 |
LO2 |
LO3 |
LO4 |
LO5 |
| K1 |
X |
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X |
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X |
| K2 |
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X |
X |
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X |
| K3 |
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X |
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X |
| K4 |
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X |
X |
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| K5 |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
| K6 |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
| K7 |
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| K8 |
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X |
X |
| K9 |
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X |
| K10 |
X |
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X |
X |
| K11 |
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X |
X |
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| K12 |
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X |
X |
X |
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| K13 |
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X |
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