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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0641 Genesis of Life Spring 3 0 3 5
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Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. İBRAHİM ERTUĞRUL YALÇIN
Recommended Optional Program Components:
Course Objectives: Within the scope of the Genesis of Life course, it aims to teach the original history and physiological development processes of organisms. It is aimed to understand the variability between populations through phenotype and genotype differences.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1. To recognize the typical structural and physiological characteristics of living things.
2. To recognize the evolutionary history of organisms.
3. To examine the physiological development processes of organisms.
4. To examine the populations of a species in terms of hereditary-based traits.
5. To classfy basic concepts about the origin of life.
6. To recognize the environmental adaptations of organisms.

Course Content

In this course, students will be taught the origin of life and the basic concepts of evolutionary biology by explaining organisms' evolutionary history and physiological development processes. In addition, students will be able to understand the current importance of evolutionary biology and evaluate environmental adaptations and modern scientific applications.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic Concepts on the Genesis of Life
2) Genesis of Life and Evolution Theories
3) Biodiversity and Classification
4) Phylogenetic Trees and Evolutionary Relationships of Organisms
5) Basic Principles of Evolutionary Biology
6) The Role of Genetic Variation and Natural Selection; Adaptation and Environmental Adaptations of Living Organisms
7) Cell Biology and Physiology on the Genesis of Life
8) Midterm
9) Cellular Structures, Physiology, and Functions of Organisms
10) Evolutionary Biology and Current Applications
11) Applications of Evolutionary Biology in Genetic Engineering, Medicine, and Environmental Sciences
12) The Impact of Evolutionary Biology on Today's Scientific Discoveries and Social Problems
13) Presentation/Seminar
14) Presentation/Seminar

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Book: "Biological Science"
Authors: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, and Jeff Carmichael
Publishet: Pearson
Year: 2019
ISBN-13: 9780135934302

Book: "Oxford Handbook of Evolution, Biology, and Society"
Author: Dr. Rosemary Hopcroft
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2018
ISBN-13: 9780190299323
References: Kitap Adı: "Biological Science"
Yazarlar: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, and Jeff Carmichael
Yayınevi: Pearson
Yıl: 2019
ISBN-13: 9780135934302

Kitap Adı: "Oxford Handbook of Evolution, Biology, and Society"
Yazar: Dr. Rosemary Hopcroft
Yayınevi: Oxford University Press
Yıl: 2018
ISBN-13: 9780190299323

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 0
Presentation 2 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 11 4 44
Presentations / Seminar 2 18 36
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 123

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
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3) To critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools, and ideas in the field of advertising
4) To be able to follow and interpret innovations in the field of advertising
5) To demonstrate a scientific perspective in line with the topics they are curious about in the field.
6) To address and solve the needs and problems of the field through the developed scientific perspective
7) To recognize and understand all the dynamics within the field of advertising
8) To analyze and develop solutions to problems encountered in the practical field of advertising