Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
MBG2102018139VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGYCompulsory245
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To explain the rules for classification and naming of animals. to give general information about Chordata (Chordata), Protochordata (Primitive chordata), Cyslostomata (Round-mouthed), Chondrichtyes (Cartilaginous fish), Osteichthyes (Bony fishes), Amphibia, Reptilia and Mammalia (Mammals)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Derya BOSTANCI
Learning Outcomes
1Understands the evolution mechanism of living things in the branches of Chordata, Protochordata, Cyclostomata, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Aves, Reptilia, Mammalia and Amphibia, their relations with other organisms and their importance in the ecosystem.
2Learns the classification, morphology and ecology of Chordata, Protochordata, Cyslostomata, Chondrichtyes, Osteichthyes, Aves, Reptilia, Mammalia and Amphibia
3Understands the factors affecting the zoogeographic distribution of Chordata, Protochordata, Cyclostomata, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Aves, Reptilia, Mammalia and Amphibia.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
non
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Non
Course Contents
Classification and naming of animals. Some basic characters used in the classification of the animal kingdom. General characteristics, origin and sub-systematic groups of Kordas. General features and classification of Protochordata. General characteristics, development and classification of Hemichordata and Urochordata and Cephalochordata. Morphological features, movement, skeletal structure, circulation, excretory, nervous systems, sex organs and development of Amphioxus. Primitive and advanced features of Amphioxus. General characters, morphological features, skin and color, skeletal, digestive, circulatory, respiratory systems, living environments and nutrition, relationships and classification of Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia and Amphibia.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Classification and nomenclature of animals Practice: Some terms used in the systematics of vertebrate animals, capture and protection of vertebrate animals
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Recommended or Required Reading
Kuru, M., 1996. Omurgalı Hayvanlar. Gazi Üniv. Yayınları, 758 s, Ankara. Demirsoy, A. Yaşamın Temel Kuralları, Omurgalılar/ Anamniyota, Cilt-III, Kısım I. Atatür, M.K., Kaya U., 2002. Omurgalıların karşılaştırmalı anatomisi. E. Ü. Fen Fak. Ders kitapları serisi no:180, Bornova İzmir.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Non
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures16464
Question-Answer16232
Individual Study for Mid term Examination10440
Individual Study for Final Examination515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)145
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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