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COURSE DESCRIPTION
F. ELECTIVE-5 (THEORY OF EVOLUTION)/BYÖ407
Course Title: F. ELECTIVE-5 (THEORY OF EVOLUTION)
Credits 0 ECTS 4
Course Semester 7 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Discuss the emergence of living things.
Learn the principles of modern evolution theory.
Discuss scientific issues related to human evolution.
Discuss the principles of the modern theory of evolution.
Discuss the mechanisms and evidences of evolution.

 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Introduction to evolution, definition and scope of evolution
2. Week  Opinions about the formation of the Universe Views on the formation of the universe and the world The beginning of life on earth, inorganic and org
3. Week  Opinions about the formation of the World Mechanisms of differentiation; speciation
4. Week  Beginning of life on earth-I Evolution theories, adaptation, selection, variation and varieties Identification and remediation of misconceptions abou
5. Week  Beginning of life on earth-II Mechanisms of evolution: mutation, genetic drift, natural selection Macro evolution mechanisms, adaptation, speciation;
6. Week  Beginning of life on earth-III History of life, genealogical tree, fossil researches, fossil formation mechanisms, evidence supporting evolution
7. Week  Darwin's theory of evolution and the evidence for evolution The emergence of geological times and living forms, mass extinctions
8. Week  Mid-term exam
9. Week  Mechanisms of change put forward in evolution The emergence of geological times and living forms, mass extinctions
10. Week  Species concept, speciation and biodiversity The emergence of geological times and living forms, mass extinctions
11. Week  Opinions and discussions about Hominid (Apes) evolution Plant evolution
12. Week  Opinions and discussions about the evolution of human-I Animal evolution
13. Week  Opinions and discussions about the evolution of human-II Human evolution
14. Week  Opinions and discussions about the evolution of human-III History of evolutionary biology, practices. Lesson plans and activities related to teaching
15. Week  The concept of constructive species in the population Changeability of species limits and a new approach
16. Week  -
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Application
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Percent of In-term Studies  
40
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
2
28
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
7
2
14
 Material Design and Implementation
0
 Report Preparing
0
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
7
3
21
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
7
3
21
 Other (should be emphasized)
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
112
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.48
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Explain the concepts, symbols, formulas, theories, models, principles and generalizations in biology and analyse the biological incidents in the light of generalizations and mechanism and correlate the biological concepts.X
2Have knowledge about history and nature of science.X
3Make a teaching scheme in accordance with the standards of biology education program and the achievements in this respect and apply this scheme.X
4Know and apply the most suitable teaching strategy, method and technique during education period by taking into account the readiness level of students, characteristics of subject matter and the achievements.X
5Provide a suitable learning and teaching environment by taking into consideration the personal differences and characteristics of development and learning.X
6Do research and use national and international resources in order to reach knowledge about biology and biology education and respect scientific and ethical values.X
7Have content and professional teaching knowledge and skills to instruct the courses related to his/her field of study successfully.X
8Know and use the biological laboratory techniques, tools and equipment and apply the biological laboratory methods and techniques such as preparing biological paint, solution-slide, anatomic- morphological examination, tissue culture.X
9Pay attention to versatile nature of learning and assess the process as much as product and use the traditional and alternative assessment and evaluation techniques effectively.X
10Design materials regarding his/her field of study and use them in the relevant learning and teaching situations.X
11Design projects on his/her field of study and carry out critical evaluations regarding the challenges encountered during implementation phase.X
12Adopt life-long learning, apply the innovative learning-teaching approaches open to change, know his/her strengths and weaknesses, use his/her strengths and improves his/her weaknesses.X
13Use different ways for the challenges encountered during teaching process and follow a critical and questioning approach towards evaluation of his/her own knowledge.X
14Associate biology with other branches of science such as medicine, pharmaceutics, physics, chemistry, agriculture and biotechnology.X
15Take part in social projects regarding his/her field of study, cooperate with the related organizations and express his/her opinions orally and in written.X
16Use a foreign language in daily life and professional development.X
17Utilize the information and communication technologies in learning and teaching environments efficiently.X
18Determine the learning requirements of professional development and guide his/her learning accordingly.X
19Raise environmental awareness and create environment for his/her students to improve this awareness.X
20Know the ways to reach knowledge as an individual with biology literacy and use them efficiently.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Division of Biology Education)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (gef-matematikfen-biyoloji.gazi.edu.tr)
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (musyel@gazi.edu.tr)