Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MONECULER 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 | |||||
| The aim of this course is to provide information about the biology and ecology of poisonous and venomous animals distributed throughout the world. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can explain the morphological, biological and ecological characteristics of venomous and poisonous animal groups in the world. |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can give information about the biochemistry of animal venoms. |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can do biological and ecological research on venomous animals. |
PO-2 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-6 Ability to independently carry out an activity that requires expertise in the field PO-8 Ability to participate in interdisciplinary studies in the fields of education, industry, agriculture, health, environment, energy and biotechnology PO-10 Read and critically discuss the world-wide literature on molecular biology and molecular genetics PO-13 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Basic concepts of toxinology, venomous and poisonous animal groups, venomous invertebrates and their bioecological features, venomous vertebrates and their bioecological features. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Basic concepts of toxinology. | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 2 | Biochemistry of animal venoms and poisons. | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 3 | Pharmacology of animal venoms and poisons. | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 4 | Current systematics about the classification of animals. | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 5 | General information about major venomous animal groups. | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 6 | Venomous invertebrates: Mollusca | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 7 | Venomous invertebrates: Insecta | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Venomous invertebrates: Arachnida: Araneae | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 10 | Venomous invertebrates: Arachnida: Scorpiones | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 11 | Venomous invertebrates: Other than Mollusca, Insecta and Arachnida | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 12 | Venomous/poisonous vertebrates: Pisces | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 13 | Poisonous vertebrates: Amphibia | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 14 | Venomous vertebrates: Reptilia | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 15 | Venomous vertebrates: Mammalia | Lecture, Discussion, Question Answer, Literature Search |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Edstrom A. 1992. Venomous and Poisonous Animals. Krieger Publishing Company, Florida. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Lecture notes, books, related articles, computer | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 4 | 14 | 56 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 4 | 13 | 52 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||