Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 3rd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (PHD) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ZÜBEYDE KUMBIÇAK (zkumbicak@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 gain knowledge and skills on the molecular systematics and phylogenetic tree planting of spiders. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can use databases related to Arachnida systematics. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can explain the molecular systematics and phylogenetic tree methods of spiders. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can explain the general characteristics of invertebrate animals. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can explain the general characteristics of the Arachnida class. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning PO-5 Being ethical and responsible individuals who are sensitive to social and universal values in the field of Molecular Biology and genetics, who look after the priority areas of the country, research and produce and contribute to these issues PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-5 | can explain the morphological, physiological, biochemical and ecological characteristics of spiders. |
PO-1 Have information about current issues in molecular biology and genetics. PO-6 Ability to design a research project in the field of molecular biology and genetics and to evaluate and present the results related to it |
Examination |
| LO-6 | can explain the distinguishing features of primitive spiders |
PO-1 Have information about current topics in molecular biology and genetics PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-3 Scientific developments contribute to research and development |
Examination |
| LO-7 | can explain the distinguishing features of modern spiders |
PO-2 Obtain basic knowledge of Molecular Biology PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination |
| LO-8 | can use spider identification keys |
PO-4 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination |
| LO-9 | can karyotype in spiders. |
PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| General characteristics of invertebrate animals, general characteristics of Arachnida class, distribution of spiders in the world and in our country, morphological, physiological, biochemical and ecological characteristics of spiders, distinctive features of primitive and modern spiders, spider families, molecular systematics of spiders and phylogenetic afforestation. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | General characteristics of invertebrate animals, | Explanation Method |
| 2 | General characteristics of the Arachnida class, | Explanation Method |
| 3 | Distribution of spiders in the world and in our country, | Explanation Method |
| 4 | Morphological, physiological, biochemical and ecological characteristics of spiders, | Explanation Method |
| 5 | Distinctive features of primitive spiders | Explanation Method |
| 6 | Distinctive features of modern spiders, | Explanation Method |
| 7 | spider families, | Explanation Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Use of spider identification keys | Explanation Method |
| 10 | Use of spider identification keys | Explanation Method |
| 11 | Cytogenetic studies in spiders, karyotype | Explanation Method |
| 12 | Cytogenetic studies in spiders, karyotype | Explanation Method |
| 13 | Molecular systematics of spiders and phylogenetic tree planting. | Explanation Method |
| 14 | Molecular systematics of spiders and phylogenetic tree planting. | Explanation Method |
| 15 | Databases on Arachnida systematics | Explanation Method |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Edward E. R., Richard S. F. Robert D. B., (2004). Invertebrate Zoology | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Course book and presentations | ||
| 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 | 2 | 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 | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 5 | 6 | 30 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||