Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | NAŞİT İĞCİ (nasitigci@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Aim of the course is to explicate genetic and molecular mechanism that underlie different model organisms develeopmental functionality. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain basic principles of embryology and developmental biology. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-7 Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge PO-10 Demonstrate sufficiency in English to follow literature, present technical projects and write articles |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can characterize genetic and molecular mechanism that underlie developmental functionalities. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-8 Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can compare embryonic processes and developmental functionalities on different model organisms. |
PO-1 Obtain basic knowledge of Biology PO-6 Develop an understanding of nature and history of scientific thought PO-9 Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| General information about the embryology, male and female reproductive systems on different organisms, gametogenesis, fertilization, segmentation, gastrulation, embryonic development of model organisms, embryonic defects | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction to Embryology, definition, terminology and area of embryology | Explanation |
| 2 | Gametogenesis | Explanation |
| 3 | Egg organization | Explanation |
| 4 | Fertilization and division stages | Explanation |
| 5 | Segmentation, Gastrulation | Explanation |
| 6 | Developmental forms | Explanation |
| 7 | Embryonic organization, organizer regions in embryo | Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Embryonic development of D.melanogaster | Explanation |
| 10 | Embryonic development of fish | Explanation |
| 11 | Embryonic development of amphibians | Explanation |
| 12 | Embryonic development of birds | Explanation |
| 13 | Embryonic developments of mammals | Explanation |
| 14 | Placenta, its definition, importance and functions, embriyonic circulation | Explanation |
| 15 | Human birth defects, prenatal diagnosis methods | Explanation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Gilbert SF, 2006. Developmental Biology (eight edition), Sinauer Associates | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Gilbert SF, 2006. Developmental Biology (eight edition), Sinauer Associates | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 6 | 18 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||