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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

MBG102

Course Name:

General Biology 2

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory Courses

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator:

Araş. Gör. KAAN ADACAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Assoc. Prof. Elif Aylin Özüdoğru, Research Assistant Kaan Adacan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of the course is to introduce important concepts related to the structure and functions of animals and plants.
Course Content:	Structural and functional properties of animal tissues; organs and organ systems in animal; structure and function of plant tissues; plant organs, plant growth, development, reproduction; cellular respiration and energy production; photosynthesis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explain animal tissues and their properties.
2) Explain organ and organ systems in animals, their structure and functions.
3) Explain vegetal tissues and organs, their structure, and functions.
4) Know cellular respiration and energy production processes in cells.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Animal Organization – Tissues and Their Functions
2)	Animal Nutrition and Digestive System
3)	Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
4)	Urinary System
5)	Musculoskeletal System
6)	Reproductive System
7)	Nervous and Endocrine Systems
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Organization of the Plant Body – Tissues and Vegetative and Generative Plant Organs
10)	Nutrition and Transport in Plants
11)	Reproduction in Plants
12)	Plant Growth and Development
13)	Photosynthesis
14)	Cellular Respiration

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Biology 10th Edition, Neil A. Campbell and Jane B. Reece (Eds). Pearson Publishing, 2014.
References:	Biology, 11th Edition, Peter Raven, George Johnson, Kenneth Mason, Jonathan Losos and Susan Singer (Eds). McGrow Hill 2017.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.	3	3	3	3
2) Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.		2	2
3) Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.	2		2
4) Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5) Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6) Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7) Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8) Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9) Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10) Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11) Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12) Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Has a theoretical and practical background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics, which constitute the basic knowledge in the field of molecular biology and genetics.	3
2)	Can explain biological phenomena and events at molecular level and relate them to other basic sciences and engineering applications.	2
3)	Has the basic laboratory knowledge and skills required by the field.	3
4)	Works in accordance with scientific principles and ethical rules.
5)	Uses procedural and mathematical software programs required for the analysis and basic evaluation of biological data at least at the European Computer License Basic Level.
6)	Has the knowledge, culture and skills to follow the literature and current methods related to his field.
7)	Will be able to identify the main problem in line with the needs in health, agriculture, animal husbandry, environment, industry and similar issues and offer the necessary solutions by using up-to-date technology.
8)	Has the knowledge and ability to evaluate biological phenomena and events at the level of systems from an evolutionary point of view.
9)	Has the ability to be involved in individual and group work, to prepare and carry out projects on specific topics, and to make written and oral presentations.
10)	Uses at least one foreign language in reading, writing and speaking at B1 General Level in terms of European Language Portfolio criteria.
11)	Has the ability to identify social and global problems using his / her field knowledge and to be a part of the solution in interdisciplinary cooperation.
12)	Respects social, cultural and individual differences, universal values and human rights in his / her scientific and professional activities.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	5	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	0	3		39
Laboratory	13	0	2		26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	0	3		39
Quizzes	5	0	1		5
Midterms	1	0	10		10
Final	1	0	20		20
Total Workload					139