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1806184-210478-416560-2108204028440-210820ECTS CATALOG|20 January 2012325098844873ECTS CATALOGKASTAMONU UNIVERSITYFACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCESDEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY1821512486457440597454878221-4030734864574INDEX TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u EDUCATION SYSTEM PAGEREF _Toc276410686 \h 2YEAR - 1 COURSE LIST PAGEREF _Toc276410687 \h 3YEAR - 2 COURSE LIST PAGEREF _Toc276410688 \h 25YEAR - 3 COURSE LIST PAGEREF _Toc276410689 \h 54YEAR - 4 COURSE LIST PAGEREF _Toc276410690 \h 78CONTACT INFORMATION PAGEREF _Toc276410691 \h 1253936915108032519033981066677-1847091066678EDUCATION SYSTEMThe official length of Biology Programme in Kastamonu University is 4 years, 2 semesters per year, 14 weeks of lecture + 2 weeks of exam period per semester. At the 4th year of study students should select one of four branches, namely Botany, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Ecology and Environmental Biology, and Zoology.YEAR - 1YEAR - 2YEAR - 3BOTANYMOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGYECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGYZOOLOGYYEAR - 4YEAR - 1 COURSE LIST394843064135B-101 GENERAL BIOLOGY IB-102 GENERAL BIOLOGY IIB-103 BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES B-104 MICROTECHNIQUE METHODSB-105 GENERAL CHEMISTRY IB-106 GENERAL CHEMISTRY IIB-107 GENERAL PHYSICS IB-108 GENERAL PHYSICS IIB-109 BASIC MATHEMATICS B-110 BIOSTATISTICSB-111 FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH I B-112 FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH II B-113 TURKISH LANGUAGE IB-114 TURKISH LANGUAGE IIB-115 ATAT?RK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION IB-116 ATAT?RK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION IIB-117 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY IB-118 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY IIB-120 MICROTECHNIQUE METHODS LABORATORYB101 - GENERAL BIOLOGY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETER AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To give basic informations on the systematics, structure, metabolism, genetics, ecology, evolution and diversity of living organismsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Biological molecules2Cell membrane structure and function; Cell structure and function3Energy flow in the life of a cell and photosynthesis4Respiration5Structure of DNA, RNA; gene expression and heredity6Cellular reproduction7Biotechnology8Midterm9Nomenclature and classification of living organisms10Protists, slime molds, algae, fungi, musci and mosses, plants.11Animals, their characteristics, animal phyla 12Evolution and natural selection13Hardy-Weinberg theory, formation of species14Evolution of seed plants, vertebratesRECOMMENDED READINGAudesirk, T., Audesirk, G., Byers. E.B. 2002. BIOLOGY Life on earth. Upper Saddle River.New Jersey.Campbell NA and Reece JB. (2008) Biology, Sixth Edition. Benjamin Cumings-Pearson Education.B102 - GENERAL BIOLOGY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this course is to give the principles and events related with plant structure and function and to give events related with animal structure and function. Homeostasis , Systems of animals. Animal Behaviour, Ecosystem and its variationsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Plant Form and Function2Root, Stem and Leaves. Plant Life Cycles3Plant Responses to the Environment; Plant Hormones4Homeostasis and the organization of the Animal Body5Circulatory system, Respiratory system, 6Nutrition, Digestive system, Urinary system,7Immune system, Endocrine system8Circulatory system, Respiratory system, 9Animal Nervous System and The Senses10Animal Reproduction and Development11Animal Behaviour12Population growth and regulation13Community relationships14How do ecosystems work? Various ecosystems in the worldRECOMMENDED READINGAudesirk, T., Audesirk, G., Byers. E.B. 2002. BIOLOGY Life on earth. Upper Saddle River.New Jersey.Campbell NA and Reece JB. (2008) Biology, Sixth Edition. Benjamin Cumings-Pearson Education.B-103 BASIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIESReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Can Do?an VURDUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Introduction to computer systems, software and hardware. Windows operating systems, word processor and workbook/worksheet applications.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1General information for software and hardware, turning on and turning off the computer2Introduction to Windows, mouse practices, games, paint practices3Keyboard practices, Notepad and WordPad practices4Taskbar and windows (menus/toolbars/icons) applications, control panel applications5Start menu components (using/conversion/creation/addition/deletion)6Desktop/My computer/Windows Explorer applications. 7Defining the drivers (A/B/C/D) and capacity units (Byte/ KB/ MB/ GB/ TB)8File, folder, shortcut practices (Cut/Copy/Paste/Rename), Recycled bin practices9Network applications10Introduction to Word Processor Software (Writing document, New, Open, Save, Print)11Editing documents (cut/copy/paste/undo/redo), Font and Paragraph properties12Appending the table into document and table practices13Appending the picture into document and picture practices14Introduction to Workbook/Worksheet Software and Worksheet practicesRECOMMENDED READING1. N. Baykal, N. Tekin, Bilgisayar E?itimine Giri?, Ba?bakanl?k SEH?EK Yay., Ankara, 2002.2. H.?. Bal, Bilgisayar ve Internet, Akademisyen Yay., Rize, 2002.B104 - MICROTECHNIQUE METHODSReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(1+0+0) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Explaining the plant microtechnic developments to studentsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Principles and general techniques, 2Specimen collected methods3Killing and Fixation,4Dehydration and Infiltration5Embedding and Sectioning6Stains (Dyes), 7Staining techniques8Common adhesives and mounting media,9Special techniques10Whole mount methods and Maceration11Paraffin method I12Paraffin method II13Light microscopy, Principles of light microscopy and attachments14Electron microscopic studies.RECOMMENDED READING1-Algan, G., (1981) Bitkisel dokular i?in mikroteknik, F?rat ?niv. Fen Fak. Yay. No:12-Baker, J.R., (1969) Principles of biological microtechnique Menthuen Co.Ltd. London3-Hugo Freund W. (1951) Handbuch der mikroskopie in der technik. Band I, teil I Umscau verlag- Frankfurt4-Hugo Freund W. (1957) Handbuch der mikroskopie in der technik. Band V, teil I Umscau verlag- FrankfurtB105 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+2+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Atila ?A?LARAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Matter: Some properties and measurement, Atom and atomic theory. Elements, Chemical compounds and chemical reactions, Solutions-I, Gases, Thermochemistry, Atmospheric gases, The electronic structure of atoms.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Properties of matter and measuring 2Atoms and atomic theory3Elements, chemical compounds, chemical reactions4Nature of aqueous solutions, methathesis reactions5Acid-base (neutralization) reactions, reduction-oxidation reactions, titrations. 6Simple gas law’s, Ideal Gas Law, general Gas Equation7Gases in chemical reactions, mixture of gases, Real gases8Some terms in thermochemistry, reaction heat and calorimetry, work, the first law of thermodynamic9Enthalpy of standart formation, fuels as an energy source10Hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, noble gases and the oxides of carbon11The electronic structure of atom, Atomic spectrums, Bohr’s Atomic theory 12Quantum numbers and electron orbitals, electronic configurations of the elements13Laboratory practice14Laboratory practiceRECOMMENDED READING1. Petrucci, H., R., Harwood, W., S., and Herring, F., G., General Chemistry 1, Trans. Edited By, Uyar, T. and Aksoy, S., Palme Publishing, Ankara, 2002.B106 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+2+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Atila ?A?LARAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explain theoretically and practically the basic concepts and properties of atoms, elements, compounds and solutions, the molecular forces of attractions and the factors that affect the rate of chemical changes.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The classification of elements: Periodic law. Atoms and their sizes. Ionization energy2Electron affinity. Magnetic properties. Metals, non-metals and their ions3The basic concepts in chemical bonds: Lewis theory. Covalent bonding. Diagrams of the Lewis structures and resonance. Exceptions to the Octet rule4Molecular shapes. Bond order and bond distances. Bond energies. Valence Bond Theory5Hybridization of molecular orbitals. Folded covalent bonds. Molecular Orbital Theory. Bond formation in metals6Some properties of liquids. Evaporation of liquids: Vapour pressure. Some properties of solids. Phase diagrams7Van der Waals forces. Hydrogen bonding and chemical bonds with respect to intermolecular forces of attractions. Crystal structures and energy changes during formation of this type of structures8Types of solutions. Concentration of solutions. Intermolecular forces and solubility9Formation of solution and equilibrium. Solubility of gases. Vapour pressure of solution10Osmotic pressure. Freezing point depression and boiling point elevation in non-electrolyte solutions. Electrolyte solutions11The rate of a chemical reaction. Measurement of rates of reactions. Rate Law.12Reaction orders: Reactions with zero, first and second order. Theoretical models in chemical kinetics. The effect of temperature on reaction rates. Catalysts13Laboratory practices14Laboratory practicesRECOMMENDED READING1. Petrucci, H., R., Harwood, W., S., and Herring, F., G., General Chemistry 1, Trans. Edited By, Uyar, T. and Aksoy, S., Palme Publishing, Ankara, 2002.B107 - GENERAL PHYSICS IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+2+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tolga TA?CIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The significance of Newton’s laws of motion in our daily life and their adaptation to engineering.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Physics Quantities, Standards and Units 2Vectors3Motion In One Dimension4Motion In Two Dimension5Newton’s Laws6Uniform Circular Motion7Work and Energy8The Conservation of Energy9Conservation of Linear Momentum10Rotational Kinematics11Rolling Kinematics12Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies13Gravitation14Harmonic MotionRECOMMENDED READING1. Physics, for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, R.Serway, Saunders College Publishing, 1990.2. David Halliday, Robert Resnick Fundamentals Of PhysicsB108 - GENERAL PHYSICS IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+2+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tolga TA?CIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Preparing some fundamental knowledge of physics (electric and magnetism) during the student’s education periodASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Coulomb Law2Electric Fields3Gauss Law4Gauss Law5Electric Potential and Potential Energy6Capacitance and Dielectric7Ohm Law, Current and Resistance8Linear Current Circuits9Magnetic Fields10Sources of Magnetic Fields11Faraday Law12Self induction and Lens Law13Alternative Current14Electromagnetic Fields and WavesRECOMMENDED READING1. Physics, for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, R.Serway, Saunders College Publishing, 1990.B109 - BASIC MATHEMATICSReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Prof. Dr. Ferhad NASIBOVAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Learning the methods for mathematical analysis.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Sets. Operations on the sets. Numbers. Exponential and rooted statements2Intervals. Identities. Equations. Inequalities. Absolute valid3Functions. Partial Functions. Exponential and logarithm functions4Trigonometric functions. Inverse trigonometric functions. Trigonometric equations5Hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions. General application6Limit concept. Limit of trigonometric functions. Some properties on limit7Limits on right and left sides. Continuity. Some properties of continuous functions8Definition and properties of derivatives. Rules of derivative calculation9Derivative of trigonometric functions. Derivative of inverse function. Derivative of hyperbolic and inverse hyperbolic functions10Derivative of exponential and logarithm functions. Derivative of implicit function. Higher order derivatives11Equations of tangent and normal. Increasing and decreasing functions. Maximum and minimum. Concaveness12Some theorems for derivative functions. Undetermined cases13Drawing of function graphs14Some applications of derivatives. General applicationRECOMMENDED READING1. Süray S.,Umumi Matematik, C1, ?a?layan Kitabevi, ?stanbul, !974.2. Kamali M., Kad?o?lu E., Genel Matematik, Erzurum, 2005B110 - BIOSTATISTICSReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Teaching basic concepts of statistics and techniques for statistical analysis.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Basic concepts, measure and measure types2Design of data: Frequency tables and graphs3Measures of location for qualitative and quantative data4Measures of dispersion for qualitative and quantative data5Probability and probability distributions, Binomial and Poisson distributions6Normal distribution and its properties7Sampling distributions8Estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for population means9Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for the deference of two population means10Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for the population proportion and the difference of two population proportions 11Chi-square analysis, contingency tables with applications12Simple linear regression models estimation and hypothesis testing. Correlation analysis13Analysis of variance (ANOVA)14Nonparametric statistical methods and application for life scienceRECOMMENDED READING1. Apayd?n, A., Kutsal, A., Atakan, C. (1994). Uygulamal? ?statistik, Baran Ofset, Ankara2.Sümbülo?lu, K., Sümbülo?lu, V. (1986). Biyoistatistik uygulama kitab?, ?a? matbaas?.B111 - FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Prof. Dr. Süleyman TABANAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the course is to develop students’ four skills in English: speaking, listening, writing and reading and to ensure that students use English communicatively and appropriately in real life situations.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Simple Present: the verb to be2This is/That is, These are/Those are. Personal Pronouns. Hours3Present Continuous Tense4Simple Present Tense5Modal Verbs6Possessive adjectives, object, subject pronouns and possessive pronouns7Possession, How much/many, Quantifiers 18Prepositions of place9Making suggestions10Asking for help and expressing preferences11There is/are. Quantifiers 2 12Frequency adverbs13Simple Past Tense with regular verbs14Simple Past Tense with irregular verbsRECOMMENDED READING1. Full Steam Ahead. Revised 4th Edition. (2005) Edited by Dr. A. Vahit ?ak?r, Dr. Nilgün Yorganc? and Dr. Gül Keskil. Gündüz E?itim ve Yay?nc?l?k.B112 - FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ENGLISH IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Prof. Dr. Süleyman TABANAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the course is to develop students’ four skills in English: speaking, listening, writing and reading and to ensure that students use English communicatively and appropriately in real life situations.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Comparisons: as … as, …er than, the …est, more … than, the most …2Comparisons with adjectives; comparisons with adverbs3Planned future and strong predictions4Adjectives derived from verbs5Recent actions: yet, just, already6Before, ever, never, once, twice, three times7Actions that started in the past and continuing in the present: how long …?, for, since; enough, too8Actions that started in the past and continuing in the present: how long …?, for, since; enough, too9Interrupted, incomplete or continuing actions in the past10When, while; reflexive pronouns11Unplanned future and weak predictions12Possible happenings in the future; degrees of certainty13Direct and indirect speeches 14Focusing on actionsRECOMMENDED READING1. Full Steam Ahead. Revised 4th Edition. (2005) Edited by Dr. A. Vahit ?ak?r, Dr. Nilgün Yorganc? and Dr. Gül Keskil. Gündüz E?itim ve Yay?nc?l?k.B113 - TURKISH LANGUAGE IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS2DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yudum KIRMIZIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Language, grammar, dialect-intonation-accent, classification of the world languages, the place of Turkish in the world languages, vowels, consonants, congruity, characteristics of Turkish words, root, affix (flexional-formational affixes).ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Description of language, grammar (the birth of grammar, usage)2Linguistics and branches3Dialect-intonation-accent (dialects and accents of Turkish)4Language-thought, language-society relation, colloquial5Dialect-intonation-accent (dialects and accents of Turkish)6Classification of languages (structure and source) 7The place of Turkish in the world languages8The ages of Turkish (old-middle-new-modern)9Phonetics (vowels-consonants)10Congruity 11Basic phonetic characteristics of Turkish words.12Root- body-affixes13Flexional affixes14Formational affixesRECOMMENDED READING1. Muharrem Ergin; Türk Dil Bilgisi, Bayrak yay. ?stanbul 1997.2. Mehmet Kiremit; Türk Dili I: Ses ve ?ekil Bilgisi. Ankara 2002.B114 - TURKISH LANGUAGE IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS2DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr Eyüp AKMANAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Word types (noun, adjective, adverb, verbal, prepositions, conjunction, exclamation, verb). Verb conjugation (simple timed verb conjugations, complex timed conjugations). Word groups (noun phrase, adjectival phrase, repetition group, title group, conjunction group, complex noun group, exclamation group, number group, complex verb group, abbreviation groups). Sentence [sentence types (simple, complex, sequential sentences, positive, negative, question, inverted). Sentence constituents (subject, predicate, adverb, complement, object)]. Text studies (text selection, identification of the text according to the age group’s , intern and extern analysis of the texts)ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Word types in Turkish2Noun, adjective3Adverb, pronoun4Preposition, conjunction, exclamation5Verbals (noun verb, adjective verb, adverb noun)6Verbs according to their structure (simple, derived, complex)7Formation in verbs (according to its subject (active, passive, conjunct, reflexive), according to its object (transitive, intransitive, causative))8Verb conjugation (simple timed verb conjugations)9Compound timed verb conjugations10Word groups (noun phrase, adjectival phrase, repetition group…)11Verb groups (abbreviation groups)12Sentence types. Sentences according to their structure (simple, complex, sequential, bound)13Sentence types (sentences according to its meaning, according to the predicates place, according to the predicate’s type), constituents of a sentence (subject, verb, complement, object)14Text studies (text selection, identification of the text according to the age group difficulty level, intern and extern structure analysis of the text)RECOMMENDED READING1. Do?an Aksan; S?zcük Türleri, TDK.1983 Leyla Karahan; Türk?ede S?z Dizimi, Ak?a? Yay. Ankara.2004B115 - ATAT?RK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS2DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ercan ?ELEB?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution is to provide accurate information about war independence, Atatürk’s reforms, thinking on the basis of Atatürk’s ideas and to bring them up in accordance with the target. ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The aim of Atatürk’s Principles and History of Turkish Revolution, Basic concepts of History of Turkish Revolution 2The tensile of Ottoman State3Efforts of Ottoman modernization4Ideas movements (Ottomanism, Panislamism, Panturkism, Westernisation)5Trablusgarp and Balkan Wars6World War I7Borders on World War I8Results of World War I and Mondros Armistice Agreement9The national resistance movement in Anatolia “Milli Mücadele”10Occupations11Greece, England, France, Italy12Congresses and “Misak-i Milli” 13Struggle of Military and Boundaries14Project of Sevres, Lausanne TreatyRECOMMENDED READING1. E. Semih Yal??n, Mustafa Turan ve Di?erleri, Türk ?nk?lap Tarihi ve Atatürk ilkeleri, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2004., M.K.Atatürk, Nutuk, Atatürk Ara?t?rma Merkezi Yay?n?,Ankara,1997.A. Mumcu, E.?zbudun ve di?erleri, Atatürk ?lkeleri ve ?nk?lap Tarihi I-II, Y?K, Ankara, 1986.B116 - ATAT?RK’S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF TURKISH REVOLUTION IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS2DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ercan ?ELEB?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To teach stages of establishment in modern TurkeyASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1National forces and fronts of Adana, Antep, Mara?, Urfa2Establishment of uniform army and western front3War of Sakarya and its results4War of Commander chief domain and its results5Agreement of Mudanya and Conference of Lozan6Enduring reign7Establishment of Republic of Turkey8Establishment of Republic of Turkey9Progressive-mind Republican Party and Free Party 10Rebellion of Sheyh Sait and its results11Revolutions12Establishment of Intuition of Turkish History and Turkish Language13Principles of Atatürk14National forces and fronts of Adana, Antep, Mara?, UrfaRECOMMENDED READING1. E. Semih Yal??n, Mustafa Turan ve Di?erleri, Türk ?nk?lap Tarihi ve Atatürk ilkeleri, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2004., M.K.Atatürk, Nutuk, Atatürk Ara?t?rma Merkezi Yay?n?,Ankara,1997.A. Mumcu, E.?zbudun ve di?erleri, Atatürk ?lkeleri ve ?nk?lap Tarihi I-II, Y?K, Ankara, 1986.B117 - GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To learn the biological molecules, membranes cell, tissue, organisms and systemsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Visiting to department laboratories and introductions equipment of laboratories2Microscopy3Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells4Starch granules5Plastids6Crystals7Enzymes8Biological molecules9Mitosis and meiosis10Segmentation11Plant tissue: Transportation12Plant tissue: Supportive13Animal tissues: Skeletons, Cartilage14Animal tissues: Blood and MusclesRECOMMENDED READING1. GUNSTREAM, S.E. 2002. Explorations in Basic Biology(Nith Edition). Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, USAB118 - GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To learn plant and animal organs and systemsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Root 2Stem3Leaf4Flower5Fruit and seed6Digestive system7Heart of Mammalian 8Nervous System9Endocrine system10Circulatory system11Respiratory system12Plant systematic13Animal systematic14Dissection of FrogRECOMMENDED READING1. GUNSTREAM, S.E. 2002. Explorations in Basic Biology(Nith Edition). Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458, USAB120 - MICROTECHNIQUE METHODS LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Explaining the plant microtechnic developments to studentsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1 Definition of glass equipments, laboratory devices2Tissue fixation3Tissues processing, 4Maceration5Maceration6Heiz-acetocarmin methods7Glicerin-Jelatine methods8Paraffin method I9Paraffin method II10Paraffin method III11Paraffin method IV12Paraffin method V13Definition of light microscopy14Demonstration of Electron microscopy preparationsRECOMMENDED READING1-Algan, G., (1981) Bitkisel dokular i?in mikroteknik, F?rat ?niv. Fen Fak. Yay. No:12-Baker, J.R., (1969) Principles of biological microtechnique Menthuen Co.Ltd. LondonYEAR - 2 COURSE LIST410352687678B-201 CELL BIOLOGYB-202 ANIMAL HISTOLOGYB-203 CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORYB-204 ANIMAL HISTOLOGY LABORATORYB-205 CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY IB-206 CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY IIB-207 CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY LABORATORY IB-208 CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY LABORATORY IIB-209 PHANEROGAMS IB-210 PHANEROGAMS IIB-211 PHANEROGAMS LABORATORY IB-212 PHANEROGAMS LABORATORY IIB-213 INVERTABRATE ANIMALS IB-214 INVERTABRATE ANIMALS IIB-215 INVERTABRATE ANIMALS LABORATORY IB-216 INVERTABRATE ANIMALS LABORATORY IIB-217 VERTABRATE ANIMALS IB-218 VERTABRATE ANIMALS IIB-219 VERTABRATES LABORATORY IB-220 VERTABRATES LABORATORY IIB-221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IB-222 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IIB-223 ENGLISH FOR BIOLOGY IB-224 ENGLISH FOR BIOLOGY IIB201 - CELL BIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The course aims to help students learn to cell and cell structure.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Definition of cell and history of cell, the chemical components of a cell2General cell structure, molecular organization of the cell membrane; Prokaryotic cells: Bacteria; Viruses3Cell membranes: Membrane lipids; membrane proteins. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell walls; Extracellular matrix4Differentiations of cell membrane, intercellular communications and gap junctions5Cell cytoskeleton: microtubules; actin; myosin filaments and cell movement; intermediate filaments6Endoplasmic reticulum; Golgi apparatus; Vesicular transport7Mitochondria; The oxidative phosphorylation; Chloroplasts and other plastids: Photosynthesis8Lysosomes; Phagocytosis: Peroxisomes; Glyoxsomes and Glyoxylate cycle9The cell surface: Cilia; Microvilli: Endocytosis; Cell-cell interactions: Adhesion molecules, tight and gap junctions; plant cell adhesion and plasmodesmata10Transport of small molecules: Passive, facilitated and active transport; ATPases11Ribosomes; RNA synthesis and Processing; Protein synthesis processing and regulation12Cell signalling: signalling molecules; cell surface receptors; signalling in development and differentiation13Nucleus: the nuclear envelope and traffic between the nucleus and cytoplasm; internal organisation of nucleus; Nucleolus14Cell division (Mitosis and Meiosis) RECOMMENDED READING1. Albert,B., Bray,D., Lewis, J., Rolf, M., Robert, K and Watson, J.D. 1989, Molecular Biology of the Cell2. Karol,S., Ayval?,C., Suludere,Z. 2000, Hücre Biyolojisi3. Lodiish, Berk, Zibursky, et al. 2000, Molecular Cell Biology, W.H.Freeman and Company4. Gerald Carp, Cell and Molecular Biology. 1999, John Wiley and Sons Inc. 5. Becker, Kleinsmith, Hardin, 2003, The World of the Cell, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Comp.6. G. M. Cooper, 1997, The Cell: A Molecular Approach, ASM Press.B202 - ANIMAL HISTOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES This course is to acquaint the biology students with fundamental concepts of histology.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Epithelial tissue : Cellular characters of epithelial cells and covering epithelia2Glandular epithelia and types3Connective tissue4Molecular structures of ground substances5Connective tissue fibres and cells6Adipose tissue7Cartilage8Bone 9Muscular tissue10Skeletal muscle fibres and contraction mechanism11Blood: Plasma and cells12Bone marrow and haematopoiesis 13Nerve tissue14Lymphoid systemRECOMMENDED READING1. Ayval?, C. 2002, Hayvan Histolojisi Ders Notlar?, 2. Ross, M.H. Romrell, L.J. 1989, Histology, A text and Atlas, 2nd Ed. Williams & Wilkins3. Junqueria, L.C., Carnerio, J., Kelley, R.O. 1997, Basic Histology 8th Ed., A Lange Medical4. Don W. Fawcett, 1986, A text Book of Histology 11th Ed. W.B. Saunders CompanyB203 - CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this course is to define the basic concepts of histology laboratory.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Epithelium, Gland epithelium2Connective tissue3Cartilage (hyaline, fibro cartilage, elastic cartilage)4Bone5Blood6Muscles7Central nervous tissue8Peripherical nervous tissue9Digestive system 10Integument system 11Respiratory system12Urinary system13Male and female reproductive system14Endocrine systemRECOMMENDED READING1. Carlos Junqueira, L. Carneiro, J. Kelly, R.O. 1998. Histoloji, ?eviri Prof Dr. Yener AYTEK?N, Bar?? KitapeviB204 - ANIMAL HISTOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B205 - CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To identify the basic principles of systematics.2. To define how plants are classified.3. To point out the main steps in the historical background of plant systematics. 4. To define the diversity and distribution of algae and bryophytes.5. To define the morphology and anatomy of algae and bryophytes.6. To define the classification of algae and bryophytes.7. To define the economical and ecological importance of algae and bryophytes.8. To give some examples to algae and bryophytes having medicinal properties.ASSESSMENTS METHODSQuiz, Homework, Midterm Exam, Term Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Basic Principles of Systematics, Introduction to Plant Systematics2Historical Context of Plant Systematics3Algae - Occurrence and Distribution, Structure of Thallus4Algae - Nutrition & Reproduction5Algae - Economical and Ecological Importance6Algae - Classification7Algae - Classification8Bryophtes - Why they are accepted as plants?9Bryophtes - Distribution, Morphology and Anatomy10Bryophtes - Economical and Ecological Importance11Bryophtes - Classification12Morphology, Anatomy and Systematics of Hornworts13Morphology, Anatomy and Systematics of Mosses14Examples of Hornworts and Mosses Having Medicinal PropertiesRECOMMENDED READING1. Graham LE. and Wilcox LW. 2000. Algae, Prentice Hall, USA.2. Barsanti L. and Gualtieri P. 2006. Algae - Anatomy, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Taylor & Francis Group, USA.3. Stevenson RJ., Bothwell ML. and Lowe RL. 1996. Alga1 Ecology - Freshwater Benthic Ecosystems, Academic Press, UK.4. Goffinet B. and Shaw AJ. 2009. Bryophyte Biology, Cambridge University Press, UK.5. Vanderpoorten A. and Goffinet B. 2009. Introduction to Bryophytes, Cambridge University Press, UK.B206 - CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To define the diversity and distribution of ferns, horsetails, mushrooms and lichens.2. To define the morphology and anatomy of ferns, horsetails, mushrooms and lichens.3. To classify ferns, horsetails, mushrooms and lichens.4. To identify the economical and ecological importance of ferns, horsetails, mushrooms and lichens.5. To give some examples to ferns, horsetails, mushrooms and lichens having medicinal properties. ASSESSMENTS METHODSQuiz, Homework, Midterm Exam, Term Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction to Ferns2Horsetails3Morphology and Anatomy of Ferns and Horsetails4Classification of Ferns5Economical and Ecological Importance of Ferns6Introduction to Mushrooms7Morphology and Anatomy of Mushrooms8Classification of Mushrooms9Economical and Ecological Importance of Mushrooms10Introduction to Lichens11Morphology and Anatomy of Lichens12Classification of Lichens13Economical and Ecological Importance of Lichens14Ferns, Horsetails, Mushrooms and Lichens Having Medicinal ImportanceRECOMMENDED READING1. Alan R.S., Kathleen M.P., Eric S., Petra K., Harald S. and Paul G.W. 2006. A classification for extant ferns. Taxon 55(3): 705-731.2. Hibbet et al. 2007. A higher-level phylogenetic classification of the Fungi. Mycological Research, 509-547.3. Boddy L., Frankland J.C., van West P., 2008. Ecology of Saprotrophic Basidiomycetes. The British Mycological Society.4. Kavanagh K. 2005. Fungi - Biology and Applications. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex, England.5. Webster J., Weber R. 2007. Introduction to Fungi. Cambridge University Press, UK.6. Nash T.H. 2008. Lichen Biology. Cambridge University Press, UK.7. Hanson J.R. 2008. The Chemistry of Fungi. RSC Publishing, UK.8. Charlile M.J., Watkinson S.C., Gooday, G.W. 2001. The Fungi. Academic Press, UK.B207 - CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY LABORATORY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To define basic criteria for the classification of algae.2. To define basic criteria for the classification of bryophytes.3. To identify samples of Chrococcus, Pediastrum, Scenedesmus, Microcystis, Navicula, Surirella, Dinobryon, Volvox, Chara, Cladophora, Anabena, Oedegonium, Spirogyra, Zygnema, Codium, Ulva, Cystoseira, Enteromorpha, Padina and Cosmarium.4. To recognise acrocarpous and pleurocarpous mosses.5. To identify leaf posture types, leaf shape, leaf margin, leaf apices, cell types, capsule and capsule lid types.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Basic Criteria for The Classification of Algae.Examination of Samples (Navicula and Surirella).2Examination of Samples (Dinobryon and Volvox).3Examination of Samples (Chrococcus and Pediastrum).4Examination of Samples (Scenedesmus and Microcystis).5Examination of Samples (Anabena and Oedegoinum).6Examination of Samples (Spirogyra and Zygnema).7Examination of Samples (Chara and Cladophora).8Examination of Samples (Codium, Ulva and Enteromorpha).9Examination of Samples (Cystoseira and Padina).10Basic Criteria for The Classification of Bryophytes.Examination of Leaf Posture Types.11Examination of Leaf Shape and Leaf Margin12Examination of Leaf Apices13Examination of Cell Types14Examination of Capsule and Capsule Lid TypesRECOMMENDED READING1. Graham LE. and Wilcox LW. 2000. Algae, Prentice Hall, USA.2. Barsanti L. and Gualtieri P. 2006. Algae - Anatomy, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Taylor & Francis Group, USA.3. Stevenson RJ., Bothwell ML. and Lowe RL. 1996. Alga1 Ecology - Freshwater Benthic Ecosystems, Academic Press, UK.4. Goffinet B. and Shaw AJ. 2009. Bryophyte Biology, Cambridge University Press, UK.5. Vanderpoorten A. and Goffinet B. 2009. Introduction to Bryophytes, Cambridge University Press, UK.B208 - CRYPTOGAMIC BOTANY LABORATORY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To define basic criteria for the classification of ferns.2. To define basic criteria for the classification of mushrooms.3. To define basic criteria for the classification of lichens.4. To examine cross section of a fern sample.5. To examine sections of a horsetail sample.6. To examine mushroom samples.7. To examine lichen samples.8. To identify anatomy and morphology of ferns, horsetails, mushrooms and lichens.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Basic Criteria for The Classification of Ferns.2Anatomy and Morphology of Ferns3Examination of a Fern Stem Cross Section.4Examination of Fern Spores.5Anatomy and Morphology of Horsetails6Examination of a Horsetail Stem Cross Section.7Examination of Horsetail Spores.8Basic Criteria for The Classification of Mushrooms.9Anatomy and Morphology of Mushrooms.10Examination of Fungi Imperfecti and Ascomycetes Samples.11Examination of Basidiomycetes Samples.12Basic Criteria for The Classification of Lichens.13Anatomy and Morphology of Lichens.14Examination of Lichen Samples.RECOMMENDED READING1. Alan R.S., Kathleen M.P., Eric S., Petra K., Harald S. and Paul G.W. 2006. A classification for extant ferns. Taxon 55(3): 705-731.2. Hibbet et al. 2007. A higher-level phylogenetic classification of the Fungi. Mycological Research, 509-547.3. Boddy L., Frankland J.C., van West P., 2008. Ecology of Saprotrophic Basidiomycetes. The British Mycological Society.4. Kavanagh K. 2005. Fungi - Biology and Applications. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex, England.5. Webster J., Weber R. 2007. Introduction to Fungi. Cambridge University Press, UK.6. Nash T.H. 2008. Lichen Biology. Cambridge University Press, UK.7. Hanson J.R. 2008. The Chemistry of Fungi. RSC Publishing, UK.8. Charlile M.J., Watkinson S.C., Gooday, G.W. 2001. The Fungi. Academic Press, UK.B209 - PHANEROGAMS IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To learn plant systematics, plant identification and present plant speciesASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1History and Fundamentals of plant systematics2Classifications of Gymnosperms and general characteristics3Pre-Phanerogames4Cycadales5Ginkgoales6Fossil Gymnosperms7Coniferales, their phylogeny and classifications8Pinales, Pines of Turkey9Genus of Pinus, Abies, Cedrus and Picea , examples from world and Turkey 10Araucasiaceae, Podocarpaceae, 11Cupressaceae, Taxodiaceae12Taxales, Cephalotaxales13Ephedrales14Welwitschiales, GnetalesRECOMMENDED READING1. Akman, Y., Keteno?lu, O. Ve ark., 2003- Gymnospermae (A??k Tohumlular) ISBN: 975-97436-2-0B210 - PHANEROGAMS IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To teach systematic characteristics of seed plants and biological diversity.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Subdivision of Angiospermae and their general characteristics2Primitive and advanced characters, paleobotanic of Angiosperms, theories about ancestors of Angiospermae and origin of Angiospermae.3Classification of Angiospermae.4General characteristics of Magnoliopsida5General characteristics of Ranunculaceae and Brassicaceae and their examples6General characteristics of Caryophyllaceae and Rosaceae Cruciferae and their examples 7General characteristics of Fabaceae and Apiaceae and their examples8General characteristics of Asteraceae and Fagaceae and their examples9General characteristics of Betulaceae, Corylaceae and Scrophulariaceae and their examples 10General characteristics of Lamiaceae and their examples11General characteristics of Liliopsida12General characteristics of Poaceae and their examples13General characteristics of Liliaceae and Orchidaceae and their examples14General characteristics of Iridaceae and their examplesRECOMMENDED READINGSe?men, ? ve di?. 1995. Tohumlu bitkiler sistemati?i. Ege ?niv. Fen Fak Kitaplar? Serisi No:116. 396 Sayfa, ?zmirAkman Y?ld?r?m, Keteno?lu O, Kurt L, Güney K, 2000. Kapal? Tohumlular / Angiospermae, Palme yay?nevi, AnkaraB211 - PHANEROGAMS LABORATORY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To learn plant systematic, plant identification and present plant speciesASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Plant collection techniques2Herbarium, Botanical gardens, Arboretums3Terminology: Leaf4Terminology: Stem5Terminology: Root6Terminology: Flower7Formulas and diagrams of flower8Fruit types9Identification keys10Generative organs of Pinaceae 11Vegetative organs of Pinaceae 12Determination and identification of Pinaceae members13Determination and identification Cupressaceae members14Determination and identification Taxaceae membersRECOMMENDED READING1. Keteno?lu, O. ve ark., 1999-Tohumlu Bitkiler PRACTICAL Klavuzu, AnkaraB212 - PHANEROGAMS LABORATORY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To learn plant systematic, plant identification and present plant speciesASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1General structure of Angiosperm flower and infloresence 2Ovarium conditions, plesantation types and drowing flower diagrams3Fruit types4Family description keys of Magnoliopsida5Description of Ranunculaceae and Brassicaceae 6Description of Caryophylaceae and Rosaceae 7Description of Fabaceae and Apiaceae 8Description of Asteraceae and Fagaceae 9Description of Betulaceae, Corylaceae and Scrophulariaceae 10Description of Lamiaceae11Family description keys of Liliopsida12Description of Poaceae13Description of Liliaceae and orchidaceae 14Description of IridaceaeRECOMMENDED READING1. Keteno?lu, O. ve ark., 1999-Tohumlu Bitkiler Klavuzu, AnkaraB213 - INVERTABRATE ANIMALS IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B214 - INVERTABRATE ANIMALS IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B215 - INVERTABRATE ANIMALS LABORATORY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B216 - INVERTABRATE ANIMALS LABORATORY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B217 - VERTABRATE ANIMALS IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B218 - VERTABRATE ANIMALS IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B219 - VERTABRATE ANIMALS LABORATORY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B220 - VERTABRATE ANIMALS LABORATORY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B221 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Preparation of the student by giving a background about chemistry of compounds of carbon, structure determination, reactions and synthesis to be able to face the problems in such diverse areas as medicine, biochemistry, ecology, pollution control etc.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The structure of organic compounds2Research methods in organic chemistry3Thermochemistry and kinetics of organic reactions 4Alkanes 5Alkanes6Cycloalkanes7Alkenes and Alkynes I8Alkenes and Alkynes I9Properties and Synthesis10Properties and Synthesis11Alkenes and Alkynes II12Alkenes and Alkynes II13Polyenes14Aromatic Hydrocarbons RECOMMENDED READING1. Atkins, R.C., Carey F.A., Organic Chemistry: A Brief Course, 1997, McGraw-Hill.2. T.W.G. Solomons, Organic Chemistry, Sixth Edition, John Willey & Sons. Inc.B222 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Preparation of the student by giving a background about chemistry of compounds of carbon, structure determination, reactions and synthesis to be able to face the problems in such diverse areas as medicine, biochemistry, ecology, pollution control etc.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Stereochemistry 2Stereochemistry3Ethers4Epoxides 5Amines6Carbonyl compounds7Introduction to Organic Reactions 8Alcohols and Alkyl Halides9Addition Reactions10Aromatic Compounds11Stereochemistry12Nucleophilic13Substitution14Free RadicalsRECOMMENDED READING1. Atkins, R.C., Carey F.A., Organic Chemistry: A Brief Course, 1997, McGraw-Hill.2. T.W.G. Solomons, Organic Chemistry, Sixth Edition, John Willey & Sons. Inc.B223 - ENGLISH FOR BIOLOGY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?RELL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the course is to get the students acquainted with the general aspects in biology along with the technical terms and advance their English.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The nature and logic of science2Characteristics of living things3Body temperature 4Metabolic rate5The cell theory6The cell structure7Subcellular organelles8DNA molecule9Gen expression10The functional basis of life11Themes in the study of life12Life’s hierarchical order13Evolution14Unity and diversityRECOMMENDED READING1. Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B., (2009), “Biology” Eight edition, USA.B224 - ENGLISH FOR BIOLOGY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?RELL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of the course is to get the students acquainted with the general aspects in biology along with the technical terms and advance their English.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1DNA molecule2DNA molecule3Gen expression4Gen expression5The functional basis of life6The functional basis of life7Themes in the study of life8Themes in the study of life9Life’s hierarchical order10Life’s hierarchical order11Evolution12Evolution13Unity and diversity14Unity and diversityRECOMMENDED READING1. 1. Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B., (2009), “Biology” Eight edition, USA.YEAR - 3 COURSE LISTB-301 GENETICS IB-302 GENETICS IIB-303 MICROBIOLOGY B-304 BIOCHEMISTRY IIB-305 MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORYB-306 BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY IIB-307 BIOCHEMISTRY IB-308 ANIMAL MORPHOLOGYB-309 BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY IB-310 ANIMAL MORPHOLOGY LABORATORYB-311 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 4097560-1926334B-312 HYDROBIOLOGYB-313 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORYB-314 HYDROBIOLOGY LABORATORYB-315 PLANT PHYSIOLOGYB-316 ECOLOGYB-317 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORYB-318 PLANT MORPHOLOGYB-319 PLANT ANATOMY B-320 PLANT MORPHOLOGY LABORATORYB-321 PLANT ANATOMY LABORATORYB301 - GENETICS IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+2+0) 3ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Identification of transmission rules of genetic material based on hybrid and pedigree analyses. Mendel`s ratios. Understanding the genetic correlations which modify Mendel`s ratios. Relationships between genotype and phenotype. Molecular basis of crossing-over and construction of gene-linkage maps. Understanding the chromosomal mutation mechanisms.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1History of genetics, definitions of genotype, phenotype, gene, allele and hybridisation, explanation of monogenic and polygenic heredity. Logic of Mendel`s experiments.2Mendel`s rules (segregation and independent assortment). Monohybrid, dihybrid ve trihybrid crosses.3Control (test) crosses and statistical analysis of crossing results.4Transmission genetics in human and human pedigrees.5Chromosomal basis of mitosis and meiosis and alternation of generations in plants.6Extensions of Mendel`s rates (incomplete dominance, co-dominance, multiple allelism, lethal alleles)7Epistasy and X chromosome linkage in human8Internal and external factors that effect genetic expression (penetrance, expressivity, suppression and position effects, temperature, food and nutrition, imitation of genetic expression, genetic anticipation and genetic imprint)9Linkage, crossing-over and gene maps in eukaryotes.10Advanced genetic mapping techniques in eukaryotes (tetrad analyses) and genetic mapping in prokaryotes(conjugation, transduction, transformation)11Chromosomal mutations-I (Changes in chromosome structure)12Chromosomal mutations-II (Changes in chromosome numbers)13Population genetics-I (determination of allelic frequencies, Hardy-Weinberg rule, genetic variation and the methods based on the identification of genetic variations)14Population genetics-II (Effects that result in changes of allelic frequencies: mutation, genetic drift, random changes in allelic frequencies, migration and natural selection)RECOMMENDED READING1. Beck, S. And Olek, A. (2003). The Epigenome. Wiley –VCH. Weinheim/Germany.2. Lamb, B. C. (2000). The Applied Genetics of Plants, Animals, Humans and Fungi. Imperial College Press, London/England.3. Klug, W. And Cummings, M.R. (2000). Concepts of Genetics. Prentice Hall. New Jersey/USA4. Russel, P.J. (1996). Genetics. Harper Collins College Publishers. New York/USA5. Weaver, R.F. and Hedrick, P.W. (1989). Genetics. C. Brown Publishers. Dubuque/USAB302 - GENETICS IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+2+0) 3ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Understanding of structural and functional characteristics of genetic material, genetic and biochemical basis of replication, transcription and translation systems, genetic regulation and evolution.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Physical and chemical characteristics of deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid.2Replication models-I (theta type replication)3Replication models-II (Rolling-circle replication, replication types in RNA and DNA viruses).4Transcription5RNA processing (splicing, polyadenylation , 5’ cap structures)6Universal characteristics of genetic code and transfer RNA7 Translation, posttranslational modifications and protein transport.8Genetic regulation-I ( sigma cascade, positive and negative regulation of lactose operon) 9Genetic regulation-II (regulation of phage gene expression by repressors, regulation of tryptophane operon in E. coli, regulation of maltose genes by two activators)10Genetic regulation-III (transcriptional regulation in eukaryotic cells, enhancers, downstream activator sequences, regulation of DNA for transcriptive form, Gene amplification). 11Genetic regulatin-IV (posttranscriptional and translational regulation models. Control by protein degradation. 12Use of recombinant DNA techniques in genetic analysis (AFLP, RFLP, Hybridization techniques, PCR, DNA cloning and sequencing)13Molecular evolution models and evolutionary clocks. 14Evolution of chromosomal and extra chromosomal genetic material. RECOMMENDED READING1. Lewin, B. (2003). Genes VIII. Oxford University Press. New York/USA.2. Klug, W. And Cummings, M.R. (2000). Concepts of Genetics. Prentice Hall. New Jersey/USA3. Alberts, B., Bray, D., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K. And Walter, P. (1998) Essential Cell Biology. Garland Publishing Inc. New York/USA.4. Rawn, D. (1989). Biochemistry. Neil Petterson Publishers. North Carolina/USA.5. Watson, J.D., Hopkins, N.H., Roberts, J. W., Steitz, J.A. And Weiner A.M. (1987). Molecular Biology of The Gene. The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing. Co. California/USA.B303 - MICROBIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To help the students learn the structure of bacterial cells, classification criteria, their use in biotechnology, and how to control them.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Historical evolution of microbiology; Prokaryotic cell structures and functions2Cytoplasmic membrane; Cell wall; Flagella and motility; Fimbria and Pilus, Cell surface structures3Prokaryotic genome structure, cell inclusions; Endospore, bacteria and fungus pigments4Microbial metabolism; Catabolic diversity and an overview of biosynthesis, energy recovery from organics; Energy recovery from inorganics and light5Microbial growth; Environmental effects on microbial growth; Microbial growth control6Microbial Molecular Biology; DNA structure and function; RNA structure and function7Regulation of gene expression; Regulation of enzyme activity and synthesis8Viruses, structural properties; Bacteriophages9Retroviruses; Viroid, Prion10Microbial genetic and genetic engineering11Microbial ecology and certain groups of bacteria12The Archaea13Microbial Biotechnology14Medical MicrobiologyRECOMMENDED READING1. Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., Parker, J. (2003) Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Prentice-Hall, Inc2. Shlegel, H.D. (1994) General Microbiology. Cambridge University Press.3. Prescott, L. M., Harley, J. P., Klein, D. A. (1996) Microbiology Wm. C. Brown Publishers EnglandB304 - BIOCHEMISTRY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Energy productions in living organisms, their mechanisms, molecules and the metabolic pathways.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Glycogen metabolism2Hormonal control of glycogen metabolism3Biosynthesis and transportation of cholesterol4Oxidation of carbohydrates; Glycolysis5Entry of fructose and galactose into glycolysis6Control of glycolysis; Citric acid cycle7Control of citric acid cycle8Oxidative phosphorylation and respiratory chain9Pentose phosphate pathway10Fatty acid oxidation11Amino acid degradation and gluconeogenesis12Ketogenesis and glucogenesis13Urea cycle14The whole metabolismRECOMMENDED READING1. G?zükara E., M. (1989) Biyokimya, Ofset Repromat Ltd. ?ti., Ankara.2. Stryer L. (1988) Biochemistry, 3rd edition. W.H.Freemand and Company, New York.3. Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M. (2005). Lehninger Princibles of Biochemistry, fourth eddition, Worth Publishers.B305 - MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To help the students learn the structure of bacterial cells, classification criteria, their use in biotechnology, and how to control them.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Laboratory Rules2Microscopes; Devices and equipments used in microbiology3Types of sterilization in microbiology4Growth media used in microbiology5Preparation of media6Inoculation of media7Investigation of colony morphology of microorganisms 8Preparation of pure culture9Staining of bacteria-Simple staining10Counting of bacteria: Microscopic counting and Cultural counting11Physiological and biochemical properties of microorganisms: Catalase test, Jelatinase test, Amylase test, Sugar fermentation, H2 S production12Antibiotic susceptibility test13Motility test in microorganisms14Moulds and YeastsRECOMMENDED READING1. Temel Mikrobiyoloji laboratuar? Klavuzu, ??kmü?, D?nmez, Sa??l?k ve Berber, 1995. A?FenFak.2. Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Cappuccino and Sherman, 2002.Benjamin Cummings3. Understanding Microbes:A Laboratory Textbook for Microbiology, Claus,1989. Freeman & CompanyB306 - BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Biochemical solutions and practices of some biochemical tests.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Qualitative and quantitative experiments of sterols2The quantitative determination of blood cholesterol3Total lipid determination of blood4Determination of ketone bodies in urine5Determination of haemoglobin, erythrocyte and salt in urine6Determination of vitamin C in fruit juice7Qualitative and quantitative determination of amino acid and proteins8Isolation of DNA9Showing the presence nucleic acid components in a muscle tissue10Chromatographic techniques and experiments11The properties of urine and the experiments about urine12Determination of haemoglobin in urine 13Determination of proteins in urine 14Quantitative determination of proteins in urineRECOMMENDED READING1. B307 - BIOCHEMISTRY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Energy productions in living organisms, their mechanisms, molecules and the metabolic pathways.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Goals and roots of biochemistry2Space, time and energy; Reversible interactions of biomolecules3The biologically important properties of water; Carbohydrates structure and functions4Molecules of cell coats and group substances5Synthesis and degradations of oligosaccharides6Glycosaminoglycans; Proteoglycans; Glycolipids and lipopolysaccharides7Lipids; Major physiological roles of lipids8Fatty acids9Triacylglycerols; Phospoglycerides; Sphingolipids; Waxes10Terpens11Steroids and Prostaglandins12Cholesterol biosynthesis, transport and metabolic disorders13Biosynthesis of bile salts and their role in metabolism14The structures of Eicosanoids; synthesis, degradation and biological importanceRECOMMENDED READING1. G?zükara E., M. (1989) Biyokimya, Ofset Repromat Ltd. ?ti., Ankara.2. Stryer L. (1988) Biochemistry, 3rd edition. W.H.Freemand and Company, New York.3. Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M. (2005). Lehninger Princibles of Biochemistry, fourth eddition, Worth Publishers.B308 - ANIMAL MORPHOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?RELL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim and objective of this course are to inform the student of the wide variety of life forms represented by the vertebrates. The functional role of differences in variety of groups and forms (e.g. morphology) will be discussed.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Description of anatomy, homology2Inter-relationships of the classes of vertebrates3Glands of skin4Bony structures of skin5Skin derivatives6Axial skeleton7Appendicular skeleton8Cranial skeleton9Skeletal muscle, Parietial muscle, Appendicular muscle10Circulary system11Digestive system12Respiratory system13Urogenital system14Nervous systemRECOMMENDED READING1. ?ktay, M., (1988), “Omurgal? Hayvanlar?n Kar??la?t?rmal? Anatomisi” ?stanbul ?niv. Fen. Fak. Bas?mevi, ?stanbul.B308 - ANIMAL MORPHOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?REL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B309 - BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Biochemical solutions and practicals of some biochemical tests.ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Preparation and properties of biochemical solutions2Acid, base and buffer solutions3Qualitative and quantitative methods for determining biological molecules4Measurement of the specific optical rotations of glucose5Acid, bases and buffer solutions6Tests concerning the effects of acids and bases on carbohyrates7Molish, Antron, Seliwanoff ve Bial tests8Effects of alkaline solutions on carbohydrates: Moore test9Reducing sugar tests; Qualitative Fehling, Benedict, Picric acit, Tollen’s tests10Experiments about osozone formation;Fischer testi11Tests of some polysaccharides 12Quantative carbohydrate tests13Information about spectrophotometry and blood composition14Determination of blood glucose levels after 8-12 hours of abstinence from foodRECOMMENDED READING1. B310 - ANIMAL MORPHOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?RELL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES In the laboratory, the emphasis is on an anatomical comparison of the different vertebrates.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)2To display some systems of this vertebrates3Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)4To display some systems of this vertebrates5Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)6To display some systems of this vertebrates7Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)8To display some systems of this vertebrates9Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)10To display some systems of this vertebrates11Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)12To display some systems of this vertebrates13Dissection of some vertebrates (fish, amphibian, reptilian and mammalia)14To display some systems of this vertebratesRECOMMENDED READING1. ?ktay, M., (1988), “Omurgal? Hayvanlar?n Kar??la?t?rmal? Anatomisi” ?stanbul ?niv. Fen. Fak. Bas?mevi, ?stanbul.B311 - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B312 - HYDROBIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B313 - ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B314 - HYDROBIOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B315 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this course is to give the principles and events related with plant structure and function: Water potential, diffusion, osmosis, structure and function of membranes, water and mineral uptake. Translocation of plants. Photosynthesis and Respiration. The role of plants in the acquisition and conservation of matter and energy, growth and development and their control by internal and external factors are discussed. Physiology movements of plants are explained.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Chemical composition of plants2Diffusion, osmosis, swelling, 3Water uptake and transport4Mineral nutrition and metabolism5Transpiration and Water loss6Pigments in light energy capture, mechanism of photosynthesis, Photophosphorylation,7Dark fixation,C4 pathway, CAM metabolism, photorespiration, Chemosynthesis.8Aerobic respiration, pentose phosphate pathway, anaerobic respiration and fermentation.9Plant growth and development, differentiation: 10Plant hormones, vitamins, 11Germination, dormancy, 12Senescence, apical dominance, abscission13Regeneration, polarity14Physiology of movementsRECOMMENDED READINGSalisbury, F.B., Ross, C.W., 1991. Plant Physiology. California.Taiz, L., Zeiger,E.,1991. Plant Physiology. The Benjamin/Cummins. Publishing Company. Inc. CaliforniaPalavan-?nsal, N., 1992. Bitki Büyüme Maddeleri ?.?. Bas?mevi ve Film Merkezi. ?stanbul.Kad?o?lu, A., 2004. Bitki Fizyolojisi. Esen Ofset Matbaac?l?k ?ti.TrabzonBozcuk, S., 1997. Bitki Fizyolojisi Hatipo?lu Kitapevi. AnkaraDevlin, R. M., Witham, F.H., 1983. . Plant Plhysiology. Woodsworth. Publishing Company. CaliforniaLeopold, A.C., Kridemann, P.E.,1975. Plant Growth and Development.Tata McGraw-HILL Publishing Company LTD. New DelhiB316 - ECOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To understand the complex interactions of ecosystems, To produce solutions so providing peacefull and sustainable life with nature.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Description of ecology, and the relations of its subdivisions and other disciplines.2Habitat and ecological niche. 3Ecosystem concept and general characteristics.4Ecological laws and concepts (Tolerance rules, restrict rules, ecological tolerance, competition, community concept, succession, convergence and divergence).5Biogeochemical cycle (Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphor cycles).6Importance of light and photoperiodism for plants and animals.7Importance of temperature for plants and animals. 8Importance of climatic and edaphic factors for plants and animals.9Relationships within population and between populations.10Biomes (Life zones).11Population ecology.12Community ecology.13Reproduction ecology.14Ecologic adaptations and evolutions. Adaptive ecology (conservation ecology, productivity ecology, pollution ecology). RECOMMENDED READING1. ?i?li, N.M. 1996. Ekoloji (?evre Bilimi) Yeni Fersa Matbaac?l?k, Ankara, 492 sayfa.2. Kocata?, A., 1994. Ekoloji. Ege ?niv. Bas?mevi, Bornova, izmir. 564 sayfa.3. ?ztürk, A.M., Se?men, ?, 1999. Bitki Ekolojisi. Ege ?niv. Fen Fak. Yay?nlar? No:141. ?zmir, 232 sayfa. B317 - PLANT PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this course is to give the principles and events related with plant structure and function. Content of inorganic and organic materials in plant cell structure, Plant- Water relationship, The roles of internal and external factories on growth and development, photosynthesis, respiration. Metabolism of hormones. Geotropism and Phototropism in plants, plant tissue cultureASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Experiment and analyses of Physiology2The laboratory chemicals, glassware and apparatus3Preparation and properties of solutions4Drying, Determination of fresh and dry weights5Qualitative analysis of Starch, reducing and non-reducing sugars, proteins and lipids6Plant- Water Relationships :Diffusion rate, osmotic pressure, water uptake, swelling in electrolyte solutions, osmotic potential of the sap.7Effects of Temperature and some chemicals on germination8Effects of mineral nutrients on plant development9Chromatographic techniques and experiments10Extraction of Chlorophyll and identification11Measurement of Photosynthesis Rate: qualitative demonstration of photosynthesis and determination of its rate.12Respiration13Hormones. Investigation of effects gibberellins on amylase activity14Geotropism and Phototropism in plants, plant tissue cultureRECOMMENDED READING?ncel, I., ?stün, S., Kele?,Y. 2000. Bitki Fizyolojisi Laboratuvar K?lavuzu.A.?.F.F. D?ner Sermaye i?letmesi Yay?nlar? No:48 AnkaraKad?o?lu, A., 2004. Bitki Fizyolojisi. Lokman Yay?n Tic. Ltd.?ti.Trabzon.Bozcuk, S., 1997. Bitki Fizyolojisi Hatipo?lu Kitapevi. AnkaraKramer, P. J. 1983, Water Relations of Plants. Academic Press Inc.?nder, N., Yentür, S., 1991. Bitki Fizyolojisi Laboratuvar K?lavuzu. ?stanbul ?ni. Fen Fak. Yay?nlar?. Palavan-?nsal, N., 1993. Bitki Büyüme Maddeleri, ?st. ?niversittesi Bas?mevi.Demirci, ?., Alsancak, ?zkan, G., 1995. Analitik Kimya temel kavramlar. A.?.F.F. D?ner Sermaye i?letmesi Yay?nlar? No:34 AnkaraEdward L. J., Stevenson, R., 1978. Basic Liquit Chromatography. Polo Alto, California.Kacar B., 1984. Bitki Besleme PRACTICAL K?lavuzu. A.?.Z.F. Yay?nlar? :900 AnkaraKacar B., 1990. Bitki Fizyolojisi PRACTICAL K?lavuzu. A.?.Z.F. Yay?nlar? AnkaraB318 - PLANT MORPHOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Explaining the morphological developments to studentsASSESSMENTS METHODSMid-Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Vegetative organs21-Stem 1- A) Primary structure of stem31- B) Secondary structure of stem41- C) Outline structure of stem 52- Leaves2- A) Internal structures of leaves 62- B) Outline structure of leaves 73- Root3- A) Primary structure of root83- B) Secondary structure of root 93- C) Morphology of root10Generative organs111- Flowers121- A) Morphology of flowers132- Fruits14Seed morphology and anatomyRECOMMENDED READINGBitki Morfolojisi ders notlar? Prof.Dr. M. Cihat TOKER ANKARA 2004.Paula Rudall. Anatomy of Flowring Plant. Cambridge University pres. 2007Ray F. Evert. Esau’s Plant Anatomy. W?ley-Intersciences. 2066B319 - PLANT ANATOMYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Explaining the morphological developments of plant to studentsASSESSMENTS METHODSMid-Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The Protoplast: Plasma Membrane, Nucleus, and Cytoplasmic Organelles2The Protoplast: Endomembrane System, Secretory Pathways, Cytoskeleton, and Stored Compounds3Cell Wall4Meristems and Differentiation5Apical Meristems6Parenchyma and Collenchyma7Sclerenchyma8Epidermis9Xylem: Cell Types and Developmental Aspects10Xylem: Secondary Xylem and Variations in Wood Structure11Vascular Cambium12Phloem: Cell Types and Developmental Aspects13Phloem: Secondary Phloem and Variations in Its Structure14PeridermRECOMMENDED READING1. Paula Rudall. Anatomy of Flowring Plant. Cambridge University pres. 20072. Ray F. Evert. Esau’s Plant Anatomy. W?ley-Intersciences. 2066B320 - PLANT MORPHOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Explaining the morphological developments to studentsASSESSMENTS METHODSMid-Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Stems of Pteridophytes2Primary structure of stem – Stem of monocotyledons3Primary structure of stem – Stem of dicotyledons4Primary structure of stem – Stem of Gymnosperms5Primary structure of stem – Stem of Angiosperms6Leaves – Leaves of Gymnosperms7Leaves – Leaves of Monocotyledons8Leaves – Leaves of Dicotyledons Bifacial leaves 9Leaves – Leaves of Dicotyledons, Equifacial leaves10Leaves – Leaves of Dicotyledons, Unifacial leaves11Root – Root of Monocotyledons12Root – Root of Dicotyledons13Flowers14Fruits and SeedsRECOMMENDED READING1- ALGAN G, TOKER C. 2004. Bitki Hücresi ve bitki morfolojisi laboratuar kitab? ANKARA.B321 - PLANT ANATOMY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To teaching anatomical properties of plant cell, tissue and organsASSESSMENTS METHODSMid-Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Plant Cell and Organelles2Cell Wall Layers3Pits and Primary Pit-Fields4Plasmodesmata5Classification of Meristems and meristem type6Zonations of apical meristems7Parenchyma and Collenchyma cells8Sclereids in Stems and Leaves9Sclereids in Fruits and seeds10Epidermis and stomata types11Xylem and Cell type of xylem12Vascular Cambium, Formation of Secondary Xylem and Secondary Phloem13Phloem, Cell Types of the Phloem14Secretory Cavities and DuctsRECOMMENDED READING1. 1. Paula Rudall. Anatomy of Flowring Plant. Cambridge University pres. 20072. Ray F. Evert. Esau’s Plant Anatomy. W?ley-Intersciences. 2066YEAR - 4 COURSE LISTB-401 SPECIAL PROJECT IB-402 SPECIAL PROJECT IIB-403 MOLECULAR BIOLOGYB-404 PRACTICE/FIELD PRACTICEB-405 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORYB-406 BIOTECHNOLOGYB-407 EVOLUTION4247686-829869B-408 BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORYB-409 INTRODUCTION TO PALYNOLOGYB-411 GENETIC ENGINEERINGB-412 VEGETATION OF TURKEYB-413 ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGYB-414 NATURAL PROTECTED AREASB-415 BIOCLIMATOLOGYB-416 ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PLANTSB-417 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTB-418 MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGYB-419 LIMNOLOGYB-420 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGYB-421 PARASITOLOGYB-422 VEGETATION ECOLOGYB-423 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYB-424 MARINE BIOLOGYB-425 NUTRITION IN PLANTSB-426 ANIMAL GEOGRAPHYB-427 AQUACULTUREB-428 ICHTHYOLOGYB-429 MICROPREPARATION TECHNIQUES AND DIGITAL IMAGINGB-430 ENTOMOLOGYB-431 WATER QUALITYB-432 FISHERIES BIOLOGY AND POPULATION DYNAMICSB-433 VIROLOGYB-434 STRESS PHYSIOLOGYB-435 ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONB-436 PLANTS THAT FIGHTS CANCERB-437 MEDICINAL PLANTSB-438 BRYOPHYTESB-439 BIOCHEMISTRY OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDSB-440 HISTORY OF BIOLOGYB-441 WASTEWATERS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENTB-442 HYDROBOTANYB-443 AQUATIC TOXICOLOGYB-445 PLANT BIOCHEMISTRYB401 - SPECIAL PROJECT IReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAssistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAssistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAssistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAssistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAssistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAssistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?REL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Perform a scientific research in biologyASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Subject selection2Basic principles of selected subject3Literature search4Research5Research6Research7Research8Research9Research10Research11Research12Research13Research14Interim ReportRECOMMENDED READINGWill be assigned according to the selected subject by advisors.B402 - SPECIAL PROJECT IIReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAssistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAssistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAssistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAssistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAssistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAssistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?REL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Perform a scientific research in biologyASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Research2Research3Research4Research5Research6Research7Research8Research9Research10Research11Research12Research13Research14Final Report and Presentation of the resultsRECOMMENDED READINGWill be assigned according to the selected subject by advisors.B403 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Structure and functions of especially nucleic acids, proteins and other biomolecules in living organisms.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Amino Acids and Proteins2Protein Structure and Function3Peptide Unit, Levels of Structure In Protein Architecture4Protein Synthesis; Protein modification and Cleavage; Acidic and Basic Characteristics of Proteins5Protein Folding; Nucleic Acids; Structural Units and Macromolecular Structure6Types of DNA Double Helix; Reversible Melting of Double Helix;7Reverse Transcriptase Enzyme and Its Role In Molecular Evolution8Genes; Topological Properties of DNA9RNA and DNA Polimerases In Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes10Exons, introns and RNA splicing11Biochemical reactions, Reversible and irreversible processes; The free change and the equilibrium costant; Application of free energy calculations to a biochemical reaction; Free energy sources in biological systems; High energy compounds12Enzymes; Nomenclature and classification; Allosteric enzymes; Enzymatic inhibition13Recombinant DNA technology; Restriction and modification systems; Synthesis of protein and DNA by automated solid-phase methods14Clone and cloning; DNA and protein sequencing methodsRECOMMENDED READING1. G?zükara E., M. (1989) Biyokimya, Ofset Repromat Ltd. ?ti., Ankara.2. Stryer L. (1988) Biochemistry, 3rd edition. W.H.Freemand and Company, New York.B404 - PRACTICE/FIELD PRACTICEReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAssistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAssistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAssistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAssistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAssistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAssistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?REL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B405 - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To introduce students the basic plant molecular biology techniques in the laboratory.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction to basic molecular biology techniques2Ligation 3Transformation of E.coli4Transformation of E.coli5Transcription factors6Transcriptional machineries7Post transcriptional regulation8Post translational regulation9Plasmid DNA isolation10Plasmid DNA isolation11Plant RNA extraction12Plant DNA extraction13RT-PCR14RT-PCRRECOMMENDED READING1. Molecular cloning - A Laboratory Manual, Third Edition, Sambrook and Russell, Volumes 1, 2, 3B406 - BIOTECHNOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To introduce students the basic information about biotechnologyASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction to biotechnology2Biomolecules and their functions in living systems: lipids and carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, RNA and DNA and hybrid biomolecules3Enzymes: Introduction to biocatalysts, Enzyme kinetics, Influences of enzyme activity, Enzyme deactivation4Immobilized enzymes: Methods of immobilization, Mass transfer5Electrostatic effects in immobilized enzyme systems6Some industrial applications of free and immobilized enzymes 7Genetic improvement of industrial microorganisms8Industrial fermentations9Production of cell proteins10Production of energy from biomass 11Production of organic compounds12Treatment and production of materials 13Applications of biotechnology in the environment14Applications of biotechnology to health and agricultureRECOMMENDED READING1. Michael Wink, 2006. An Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology: Molecular Fundamentals, Methods and Applications in Modern Biotechnology, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH.B407 - EVOLUTIONReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Evolution and differention of species (mutation, genetic recombination, natural selection).2Isolation (geographical and ecological isolation, seasonal isolation, mechanical and ethological isolation, inner obstacles).3Sudden ecospecies and step by step ecospecies.4Evolutionary changes of plant world (Fossils of primitive and advanced plants).5Geological timetable (Arceosoic, Proterosoic, Paleosoic, Mesosoic, Senosoic). Continental drift6Crossing of plants from water to land.7Primitive and advanced characters. Phylogenetic relations among Pteridospermae, Gymospermae and Angispermae.8Constitution of the universe. 9Beginnig of life on earth and evolution of prokaryotes and eukaryotes10Hardy-Weinberg theory.11Species formations and methods.12Homology, analogy, convergent, divergent, parallel and mosaic evolution, adaptive dehis-cense, total extinction concepts.13Evolution of invertebrates.14Evolution of vertebrates and crossing of animals from water to land. RECOMMENDED READINGDemirsoy, A., 2001. Kal?t?m ve Evrim. Meteksan A.?. 946 sayfa, Ankara.Se?men, ? ve ark. 1995. Tohumlu bitkiler sistemati?i. Ege ?niv. Fen Fak Kitaplar? Serisi No:116. 396 Sayfa, ?zmirB408 - BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(0+0+2) 1ECTS CREDITS3DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To practise and learn the subjects related in biotechnology.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Selection of biotechnological cultures2DNA analysis3Protein analysis4Izolation of plasmid-DNA5PCR method and application6Genetic transformation method-I7Genetic transformation method-II8Using resideual materials (melas and whey) for SCP production9Using resideual materials (melas and whey) for ethanol production10Organic acid production11Bioplastic, poly-b-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production12Exopolisaccharid (EPS) production13Cell immobilization14Enzyme immobilizationRECOMMENDED READING1. Michael Wink, 2006. An Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology: Molecular Fundamentals, Methods and Applications in Modern Biotechnology, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH.2. Alexander, Strete, Niles; Laboratory Exercises in organismal and Molecular Microbiology.3. Greenshields, R.; Resources and application of Biotechnology.B409 - INTRODUCTION TO PALYNOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Botany branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To teaching basic terms, characters and method of pollen and spores morphologyASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction and history of palynology2Pollen Analysis of Honey and Geological Research3Atmospheric Pollen Analysis 4Generative organs of Plants5Angiosperm pollen morphology6Sporoderm structure 7Kinds of Ornamentation 8Midterm exam9Pollen type and shape10Symetry and polarity11Gymnosperm pollen morphology12Fungi and Lichen spore morphology 13Bryophytes spore morphology14Pteridophytes spore morphologyRECOMMENDED READING1 Wodehouse, 1946. Pollen Grains 2 Erdman, 1953.Handbook Palynology3 P?nar ve ark, 2003. Palinoloji Lab. K?lavuzu4 Muilenberg and Burge, 1996. Aerobiology5 Blackmore and Ferguson 1986. Pollen and Spores 6 Punt et al. 1994,2009. Glossary of Polen and Spore TerminologyB411 - GENETIC ENGINEERINGReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Molecular Bio. and Biotechnology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Understanding of basic techniques which are used in genetic engineering. Contribution of genetic engineering techniques on the analysis of genetic material. Investigation of advantages and risks of the production of goods and services by genetically engineered organisms based on human health and environment.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Definition and history and basic rules of genetic engineering. Isolation of genetic material from bacteria, viruses and eucaryotic cells.2Restriction endonuclease enzyme cuttings, construction of restriction maps, ligating of restriction fragments (DNA ligase enzymes) and characteristics of other enzymes which are used in genetic engineering.3Natural and artificial transformation techniques (electroporation, microinjection, protoplast transformation, microprojectil shelling)4Identification of recombinant cells constructed by genetic transfer and obtaining of recombinant clones.5Characteristics of cloning vectors and fundamentals of hybrid clone vector designation.6Construction and storage of gene libraries.7DNA probes. Use of functional complementation tests in the identification of recombinant clones. 8Determination of gene locations by the techniques such as walking along chromosome and ectopic joining.9Southern, Northern, Western and dot-blot analyses.10DNA sequencing (Sanger and Maxam-Gilbert methods and their modifications)11Polymerase chain reactions and their applications in molecular diagnostic.12Basic techniques which are used in the protein engineering and applications.13The use of genetic engineering techniques in the fields of food, health, environment and scientific researches.14Advantages and risks of using genetically modified organisms in the production of goods and services.RECOMMENDED READING1. Hawley, R.S. And Walker, M.Y. (2003). Advanced Genetic Analysis. Finding Meaning in a Genome. Blackwell Publishing. Victoria/Australia.2. Dale, J. And von Schantz, M. (2002). From Genes to Genomes. Wiley-VCH. Weinheim/Germany.3. Pennington, S.R. And Dunn, M.J. (2001). Proteomics. BIOS Scientific Publishers Co. Oxford/England.4. Rickwood, D. And Hames, B.D. (1995). DNA Cloning. Oxford University Press. New York/USA.5. Bu’lock, J. And Kristiansen, B. (1987). Basic Biotechnology. Academic Press. New York/USA.B412 - VEGETATION OF TURKEYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Botany branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explain the past and today’s plant cover of Turkey with various respectsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Turkey’s climate and bioclimatic zones2Phytogeographycal regions of Turkey3General vegetation types of Turkey4Plant cover history of Turkey5Mediterranean vegetation in Turkey: maquis6Mediterranean vegetation in Turkey: Evergreen forests7Mediterranean vegetation in Turkey: Deciduous forests8Mediterranean vegetation in Turkey: Alpine zone9Black Sea vegetation in Tukey: Evergreen forests10Black Sea vegetation in Tukey: Decidious forests11Black Sea vegetation in Tukey: Alpine zone12Step vegetation of Central and East Anatolia13Special vegetation types of Turkey14Phytosociological units defined from Turkey’s vegetationRECOMMENDED READING1. Akman, Y., 1995- Türkiye Orman Vejetasyonu, AnkaraB413 - ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Molecular Bio. and Biotechnology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES This course will give an opportunity to learn about the objectives of research, development and product manufacturing in the biopharmaceutical industryASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction to Pharmaceutical Biotechnology2From DNA to pharmaceutical product3From research to approval for sale and marketing 4Protein pharmaceuticals5Production of protein pharmaceuticals in bacteria 6Production of protein pharmaceuticals in fungi 7Production of protein pharmaceuticals in mammalian cells8Aspects of engineering9Optimization of manufacturing processes10The regulatory rules11Quality requirement for market approval12The quality management13The time and investment requirements14Patents and patenting in the biopharmaceutical industryRECOMMENDED READING1. Michael Wink, 2006. An Introduction to Molecular Biotechnology: Molecular Fundamentals, Methods and Applications in Modern Biotechnology, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH.B414 - NATURAL PROTECTED AREASReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Botany branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Importance of the protection of Nature, The problems of Specially Protected Areas, National Parks, Introduce of Nature Parks and Specially Parks. Together with natural and cultural resources values, recreational potential should be specific and important nationality and internationalityASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1 The history of Nature Protection2 Scientific Reserve Areas and National Parks 3 Nature monuments-Nature protection Reserves4Landscape Protection Areas-Sources Reserve5Anthropological Reserves6 Biosphere Reserves- World Heritage Areas7 Reasons for protection of nature- Economical Reasons8 Scientific Reasons- Esthetical Reasons9 Ethics-Moral and Recreational Reasons10 Nature Protection Measurements11 General Reasons for announcement of Protected areas12 Capacity, Place, Communication, The reasons of protected areas13 Specially protected areas and theirs problems14 Economical and ecological reasons of the nature protection RECOMMENDED READINGNational Parks of Turkey-(2004).Ministry of Forestry.1-95Türkiye’de ?zel ?evre Koruma(1994) .B415 - BIOCLIMATOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Ecology and Environmental Biology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explain one of the most important environmental factors: the climatological events, and their correlations with communities and their effects on organisms.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Bio climate concept. Plant bio climate, microclimate, animal and human bioclimatic, agricultural climate. Point of view of biologist to climate.2Verticular structure of atmosphere and radiation events. 3Temperature and continentality in climate (precipitation, temperature and global continentality and adaptation on Turkey.4Atmospheric moisture and precipitation (evaporation, transpiration, importance and measure of relative moisture, type of precipitation events, precipitation regime).5Atmospheric pressure, winds and their shaping effect.6Classification of the world’s climate. 7Different climate classification and adaptation on Turkey8K?ppen and de Martonne methods and adaptation on Turkey.9Methods of Emberger and adaptation on Turkey. 10Methods of Gaussen and adaptation on Turkey. 11Climate of Turkey12Precipitation regime of Turkey13Continental and Oceanic climatic regions of Turkey14Mediterranean climatic regions of TurkeyRECOMMENDED READING1. Akman, Y 1999, ?klim ve Biyoiklim . Palme Yay?nevi. 350 sayfa. AnkaraB416 - ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT PLANTSReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Botany branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To teach nature and cultivated plants used by men in various ways. Their morphologies, systematics, origins, distributions, economical importance and usages.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The importance and nature of plant products2Relationship between economical and cultivated plants3Food plants: Algae and Fungi4Food plants: Cereals and Legumes5Food plants: Vegetables and fruits6Food plants: Oil plants7Industrial plants: Fibre plants8Industrial plants: Forest plants and products9Industrial plants: Tanning and dye materials10Industrial plants: Rubber, gums and resins11Industrial plants: Fatty oils and waxes 12Industrial plants: Sugars, starches and cellulose products13Spices14Beverage plantsRECOMMENDED READINGKeteno?lu, O. Ve ark., 2003-Ekonomik Bitkiler, Bizim Büro Bas?m evi, Ankara, ISBN-975-288-641-8, 172 sayfa Phillips, R. And Martyn Rix, 1993, Vegetables 270 pp. Raudan House, New York, ISBN 0-679-75024-xAlbert, F.H., 1937- Economic Botany “A Textbook of Useful Plants and Plant Product” McGraw-Hill Book Company,Inc. New York and LondonB417 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Ecology and Environmental Biology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Solutions of many environmental problems, Conservation of biological reserves. Importance of natural balance. EIA methods.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction and history of the EIA. EIA approach on the solving environmental problems and its application to the environmental problems of the world.2EIA and elimination criteria.3National and international agreement and non-governmental organizations for solving the environmental problems. 4Process and rank of the EIA.5Elimination criteria.6EIA methods7Adaptive methods 8Control list methods9System diagram methods.10Biodiversity and it’s in the importance EIA process.11Floristic analysis in EIA process.12Faunistic analysis in EIA process.13IUCN red data book criteria.14Endemic, rare and threatened flora and fauna species and it’s in the importance EIA process. RECOMMENDED READING1. Yi?it, N, ?olak, E., Keteno?lu, O, Kurt, L. ve di?. 2002. ?evresel Etki De?erlendirme (?ED). Klavuz Paz. Tic. Ve San. Ltd. ?ti. 592 sayfa. Ankara.B418 - MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Molecular Bio. and Biotechnology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The practical use of microorganismsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Properties of industrial microorganisms2Primer and secondary microbial metabolites3Fermentation and scale-up4Isolation of antibiotic producing microorganisms5Industrial production of penicillines and tetcyclines6Industrial production of vitamins and amino acids7Industrial production of enzymes and biotransformation8Industrial production of Vinegar, Citric acid and other organic acids9Yeasts and their industrial importance10Production of beer 11Production of vine12Production of distilled beverages13The use of microorganisms in wastewater treatment14Production of mushroomRECOMMENDED READING1. Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Madigan, Martinko and Parker, 2003.Prentice HallB419 - LIMNOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Ecology and Environmental Biology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B420 - ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsorySEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The physiological properties of different microbial strains and industrial applicationsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1History2Microbial evolution 3Interactions among microbial populations 4Interactions between plants and microorganisms 5Interactions between animal and microorganisms 6Adaptations to environmental conditions7Microbial habitats 8Biogeochemical cycling 9Microbial wastewater treatment systems 10Solid waste treatment11Microbial interactions with xenobiotic and inorganic pollutants 12Biotransformation, bioremediation13Microorganisms in mineral and energy recovery and fuel and biomass production 14Microbial control of pests RECOMMENDED READING1. Atlas, R. M., Bartha, R. (1997) Microbial Ecology Fundamentals and Applications Wesley Longman Inc2. Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., Parker, J. (2003) Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Prentice-Hall, Inc3. Prescott, L. M., Harley, J. P., Klein, D. A. (1996) Microbiology Wm. C. Brown Publishers EnglandB421 - PARASITOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Zoology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?braham K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B422 - VEGETATION ECOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Ecology and Environmental Biology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Kerim G?NEYAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Formation and development of vegetation, the factors controlling the development, the effects of the vegetation on its environs. Classification of vegetation. Management and usage of natural plant sources. Opportunities for development of biological sources. Conservation of natural sources and its sustainable usage.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Origin of vegetation and its development 2Fundamental information about the vegetation researches3Environment and station4Classification of vegetation and its categories5Plant association and general characteristics 6Formations and biological types7Synthetic characteristics of vegetation8Analytical characteristics of vegetation9Succession and climax10Systematics of Phytosociology and nomenclature11Various approaches on vegetation researches12Sampling and its problems13Homogenity and frequency diagrams14Sociological units defined in TurkeyRECOMMENDED READING1. Akman, Y., Keteno?lu, O., Geven, F., 2001-Vejetasyon Ekolojisi ve Ara?t?rma Metotlar?, ISBN-975-97436-1-2B423 - HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Zoology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?braham K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B424 - MARINE BIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Ecology and Environmental Biology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B425 - NUTRITION IN PLANTSReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Plant nutrition, macro, micro, and other beneficial plant nutrients, plant nutrients, provide information on the uptake, The symptoms of nutrient deficiency and excess in plantsASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1The structural components of plants2Definition and classification of the necessary nutrients for plants3The methods of determining the necessary nutrients4Soil structure as a source of plant nutrients5Nutrient uptake in plants6Factors affecting the intake of plant nutrients7Metabolic functions of plant nutrients within the plant8The importance of nitrogen for plants9The importance of Phosphorus for plants 10The importance of Potassium for plants 11The importance of Calcium,magnesium and sulfur for plants 12Micro elements13The symptoms of nutrient deficiency and excess in plants14The symptoms of nutrient deficiency and excess in plants eliminationRECOMMENDED READING1. Kacar, B. ve Katkat, A.V., 2007. Bitki Besleme (??üncü Bask?). Nobel Yay?n No: 849, Fen ve Biyoloji Yay?nlar? Dizisi: 29, ISBN: 978-975-591-834-1, Nobel Bas?mevi, 659 sayfa, Ankara.B426 - ANIMAL GEOGRAPHYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Zoology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?RELL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This course is to acquaint the biology students on geological period, biogeographical and zoogeographical area, distribution of animals in the world.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Geological periods2Geological periods3Biogeographical area4Biogeographical area5Biogeographical area6Biogeographical area7Zoogeographical area8Zoogeographical area9Zoogeographical area10Zoogeographical area11Zoogeographical area12Distribution of animals in the world13Distribution of animals in the world14Distribution of animals in the worldRECOMMENDED READING1. Demirsoy, A, (2008), “Genel Zooco?rafya ve Türkiye Zooco?rafyas?, Hayvan Co?rafyas?” Yedinci bask?, Meteksan Yay?nlar?, Ankara.B427 - AQUACULTUREReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B428 - ICHTHYOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Zoology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B429 - MICROPREPARATION TECHNIQUES AND DIGITAL IMAGINGReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B430 - ENTOMOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Zoology branch), Elective (for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?brahim K???KBASMACIAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B431 - WATER QUALITYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B432 - FISHERIES BIOLOGY AND POPULATION DYNAMICSReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B433 - VIROLOGYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Yasemin ?EL?K ALTUNO?LUAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To define the structure, multiplication and infection types of bacteria, animal and plant virus and viruslike agents.ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction and History 2Methods in Virology3Virus Structure4Multiplication of Viruses5Viral Taxonomy and Evolution 6Viruses with ssRNA Genomes7Viruses with dsRNA Genomes 8Viruses Using Reverse Transcription During Replication9Viruses with DNA Genomes 10Other Viruslike Infectious Agents 11Viral Transformations 12Immunological Responses to Virus Infection 13Interferons14Viruses As Tools In Medicine and Biotechnology RECOMMENDED READING1. Levy, J. (1994) Virology, A Simon Schuster Company, Prentice-Hall, Inc.2. Madigan, M. T., Martinko, J. M., Parker, J. (2003) Brock Biology of Microorganisms, Prentice-Hall, Inc.3. tulane.edu/~dmsander/garryfavweb.html4. mcw.edu/asvB434 - STRESS PHYSIOLOGYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES Stress factors in plants, the effects of these stress factors and learn about the mechanism of stressASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Introduction to the terminology of stress and stress in plants2Stress response and stress tolerance3Drought stress4Salt and nutrient stress5Light stress6Low and high temperature stress7Osmotic and Oxidative Stress8The effects of stress on the membranes9Stress and fitohormones10Air pollution and shortage of oxygen11Biotechnological approaches to stress12Abiotic stress in plant13Student presentations14Student presentationsRECOMMENDED READINGSalisburg, F. B. and Ross, C. W., 1985; Plant Physiology,Wadsworth Publishing Company, California.Taiz, L. and Zeiger, E. 2007 Bitki Fizyolojisi (?eviri edit?rü: ?smail T?RKAN), Palme yay?nc?l?k, Ankara. Kad?o?lu, A. 2007. Bitki Fizyolojisi, Esen Ofset,Trabzon. Ankara. Palavan-?nsal,N.,1993. Bitki Büyüme Maddeleri,?st.?niversitesi Bas?mevi.B435 - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTIONReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES To educate individuals sensitive to environment and provide contribution for natural balanceASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Definition of environmental pollution, its classification and historical progression (from discover of fire to discover of agriculture and industrial revolution).2Demographic history of human3Atmospheric pollution, solid, liquid and gaseous pollutants.4Acid rains.5Effects of atmospheric pollutions on plant, animal and human.6Global warming and climate change7Thinning of ozone layer and its effects. 8Effects of atmospheric pollutions on ecosystem.9Soil pollution and its ecological effects.10Erosion and desertification.11Water pollution (biological, thermal and chemical water pollution).12Radioactive pollution.13Vibration and light pollution14Destruction of biosphere and degradetation of natural balanceRECOMMENDED READINGAkman, Y, Keteno?lu, O, Kurt, L ve dig. 2004, ?evre Kirlili?i (?evre Biologysi). Palme Yay?nevi. 300 sayfa. AnkaraTopba?, M.T ve di?. 1998. ?evre Kirlili?i. T.C.?evre Bakanl??? Yay?nlar?. 340 sayfa. Ankara. B436 - PLANTS THAT FIGHTS CANCERReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B437 - MEDICINAL PLANTSReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To define the history of medicinal plants.2. To identify types of drugs.3. To define the different plant groups which are used to obtain pharmaceuticals.4. To define plant collection methods.5. To define how to extract pharmaceuticals from plants.6. To define the methods used to identfy anti-infective properties of pharmaceuticals.7. To define the methods used to identify unknown pharmaceuticals.8. To define main concepts in drug design.ASSESSMENTS METHODSQuiz, Homework, Midterm Exam, Term Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Identification of plants, History of medicinal plants, 2Types of drugs3Pharmaceuticals from Cyanophyta4Pharmaceuticals from Phycophyta-Chlorophyceae-Phaeophyceaea5Pharmaceuticals from Mycophyta6Pharmaceuticals from Lichens7Pharmaceuticals from Bryophyta8Pharmaceuticals from Pteridophyta9Pharmaceuticals from Gymnospermae10Pharmaceuticals from Angiospermae11Plant collection methods and methods of pharmaceutical extraction from plants12Methods to identify anti-infective properties of pharmaceuticals13Methods of identifying unknown pharmaceuticals14Main concepts of drug designRECOMMENDED READING1. Tanker, N., Koyuncu, M., Co?kun, M. (1998) Farmasotik Botanik, A.?. Eczac?l?k Fakültesi.B438 - BRYOPHYTESReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES The students should be able; 1. To identify the roles of mosses, liverworts and hornworts on ecosystem.2. To identify some economically or ecologically important species.3. To define the importance of preservation of Bryophytes.ASSESSMENTS METHODSQuiz, Homework, Midterm Exam, Term Homework, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1General Characters of Bryophytes2Systematics and Ecological Characters of Anthocerotopsida3Hepaticae -Liverworts’ Systematic4The Orders of Liverworts, Jungermanniales, Metzgeriales5Marchantiales, Calobryales, Sphaerocarpales, Monocleales6General Characters of Mosses7Development of Gametophyte, Antheridium and Archegonium8Sporophyte, Spores and Capsules 9Capsule Varieties and Spore Dispersal Mechanisms10Ecological Diversity of Mosses11Hot Springs, Rock Building, Lakes12Fire, Hot deserts, Forest Vegetation 13Collection and Preservation Methods14The Moss Flora of Turkey and Ecological ZonesRECOMMENDED READING1. W.B.Schofield, (2001) Introduction to Bryology, The Blackburn Pres, U.S.A.2. Smith, A.J.E., (1980), The Moss Flora of Britain and Ireland, Cambridge Uni.Press.B439 - BIOCHEMISTRY OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDSReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B440 - HISTORY OF BIOLOGYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. G?zde G?RELL?AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this lesson is to give the main historical events related with history of BiologyASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Biology in classical antiquity2Biology in classical antiquity3The middle ages and the Renaissance4The middle ages and the Renaissance5The middle ages and the Renaissance6Biology in the seventeenth and eighteenth centruies7Biology in the seventeenth and eighteenth centruies8Biology in the seventeenth and eighteenth centruies9Biology in the first half of the nineteenth century10Biology in the first half of the nineteenth century11Biology in the first half of the nineteenth century12Modern biology13Modern biology14History of biology in TurkeyRECOMMENDED READING1. Yal??n, ?., (2007), “Biyolojide Ge?mi?e Yolculuk” Palme yay?nc?l?k, Ankara.B441 - WASTEWATERS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENTReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B442 - HYDROBOTANYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(2+0+2) 3ECTS CREDITS5DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B443 - AQUATIC TOXICOLOGYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERFallCREDITS(2+0+0) 2ECTS CREDITS4DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. ?zlem FINDIKAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B444 - PLANT BIOCHEMISTRYReturn to listTYPEElectiveSEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+0) 3ECTS CREDITS6DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Ergin Murat ALTUNERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1234567891011121314RECOMMENDED READING1. B454 - PLANT EMBRIOLOGYReturn to listTYPECompulsory (for Botany branch), Elective ( for others)SEMESTERSpringCREDITS(3+0+2) 4ECTS CREDITS9DEPARTMENTBiologyINSTRUCTOR(S)Assistant Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERAIMS AND OBJECTIVES ASSESSMENTS METHODSMidterm Exam, Final ExamCOURSE CONTENTSWEEKTOPICS1Life cycle of plant and pollinations mechanism2Gymnosperms and reproductive organs of Gymnosperms3Angiosperm and reproductive organs of Gymnosperms4Microsporangium5Development of Microspores6Midterm exam7Macrosporangium8Development of Macrospores9Pollination10Development of Embryo11Ovule, ovule type and possitions12Development of Endosperms13Development of seeds14Seed typeRECOMMENDED READING1. ?nal M. 2008. Angiospermlerde Bitki Embriyolojis, Nobel Yay?nlar?, Ankara2. Büyükkartal N. 2000. Bitki Embriyolojisi Laboratuvar K?lavuzu, Ankara ?niversitesi Yay?nlar?, Ankara3. Simpson MG. 2010. Plant Systematic, Elsevier-academic PressCONTACT INFORMATIONPHONE NUMBER: 2832591161290 +90 366 280 19 29 +90 366 280 19 11FAX NUMBER: +90 366 215 49 69E-MAIL: kufef@kastamonu.edu.trAssist. Prof. Dr. Talip ?ETERBiology Department Erasmus Coordinatortceter@kastamonu.edu.tr , talipceter@ ADRESS:Kastamonu University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology,Kuzeykent, TR-37100, Kastamonu TURKEY ................
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