DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1414002047

Ders İsmi:

Biodiversity and Evolution

Ders Yarıyılı:

Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

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 :

Prof. Dr. Meliha Burcu IRMAK YAZICIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

Evolution and evolutionary history lesson about the basic principles of evolutionary processes and phenomena, teach and students learn ways to test whether evolutionary science concepts used in the aims and hypotheses

Course Content:

The theory of evolution, look at the history of evolutionary thought, and the origin of life on earth, evidence supporting evolution, the mechanisms of evolutionary change, models of evolution, evolutionary geography, diversity, genetic diversity, origin, evolution, biodiversity, natural selection and adaptation, species concept and speciation mechanisms of human evolution , microevolution, macroevolution, the evolution of genes and genomes, evolution and development, evolution, science and technology program

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Students would describe the species and habitats available
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students will explain the mechanisms of evolutionary change
2) Students will gain knowledge about the functioning of evolutionary mechanisms.
Field Specific Competence
1) Students will explain the phenomenon of species and speciation.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Evolution education in Turkey	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
2)	Evolutionary biology, mechanisms of evolutionary change	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
3)	Classification and phylogeny, evolutionary models	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
4)	Fossil records of evolution, history of life on earth	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
5)	Evolutionary geography	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
6)	Diversity, the origin of genetic diversity	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
7)	The evolution of biodiversity	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
8)	Midterm exam
9)	Natural selection and adaptation	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
10)	Species, speciation	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
11)	Human evolution	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
12)	Microevolution	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
13)	The evolution of genes and genomes	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
14)	The evolution of genes and genomes	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
15)	Semester subject review
16)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.
References:	Futuyma, D. J. (2005). Evolution. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, MA.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2) PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3) PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4) PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5) PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6) PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7) PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8) PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9) PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10) PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11) PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12) PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13) PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14) PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15) PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16) PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17) PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18) PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2)	PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3)	PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4)	PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5)	PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6)	PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7)	PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8)	PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9)	PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10)	PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11)	PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12)	PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13)	PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14)	PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15)	PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16)	PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17)	PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18)	PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Course
Homework

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Bireysel Proje
Grup Projesi
Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Application	15	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	2	30
Application	15	2	30
Study Hours Out of Class	15	4	60
Homework Assignments	15	2	30
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			154