GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
BIO-ARCHAEOLOGY/ARK 313
Course Title: BIO-ARCHAEOLOGY
Credits 2 ECTS 4
Semester 5 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc. Prof. Okşan BAŞOĞLU.
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  www.gazi.edu.tr
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  obasoglu@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To learn the human anatomy.
To learn the human skeletal system
To learn age and sex determination.
To learn about prehistoric people.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Bone biology
2. Week  Anatomical terminology
3. Week  The skull
4. Week  Hyoid ve vertebrae
5. Week  Thorax: Sternum and ribs
6. Week  Clavicle and scapula
7. Week  Arm:Humerus,radius and ulna
8. Week  Midterm exam
9. Week  Hand: Carpals and metacarpals
10. Week  Pelvis
11. Week  Leg: Femur,tibia and fibula
12. Week  Foot: Tarsal and metatarsals
13. Week  Dentition
14. Week  Age and sex determination
15. Week  General assessment
16. Week  Final exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  The Human Bone Manual,Tim D.White
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
5
4
20
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
4
20
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
2
4
8
 Presentation
2
2
4
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
10
10
 Final and Studying for Final
1
10
10
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
100
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4
 ECTS: 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Obtaining basic knowledge of archaeology.X
2Gaining the ability to interpret and evaluate theoretical knowledge in the discipline.X
3Being competent in applying technical knowledge in fieldwork.X
4Obtaining skills in identifying and analyzing the date, style and chronological issues of archaeological material.X
5Comparing and analyzing basic data of archaeology by developing relations: ceramics, architecture, sculpture and little findingsX
6Building relations with other disciplines such as History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology, Ancient Languages and Cultures, etc...X
7Building relations with other disciplines such as History, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Theology, Ancient Languages and Cultures, etc...X
8Preserving archaeological material, promoting it in the society and evaluating it given the relation between tourism and environment.X
9Ability to use contemporary techniques and tools for archaeological applicationsX
10Becoming competent in research and consulting services in accordance with the notion of scientific objectivity, technological compatibility, and analytical thinking skills in order to contribute to the development of the discipline of Archaeology.X
11Guarding Anatolian historical heritage, promoting and preserving it.X
12Becoming able to carry out interdisciplinary research and observation in Archaeology.X
13Putting the theoretical and applicable knowledge in Archaeology to research and to public use.X
14Describes basic grammar rules of Turkish and a foreign language
15Interprets social, economic, political and ideological conditions which have caused Turkish revolution