| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | OT203 | Palynology | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of the course is to teach pollen and spore morphology to the students in the basic palynology section, and to apply what they learned in basic palynology in the applied palynology section in the fields that palynology contributes. Their goals are to provide students with pollen and spore morphology information and to use this information in the fields of applied palynology. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof.Dr.Ali Savaş BÜLBÜL |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | will be able to explain the basic concepts of "pollen" and "palynology". | | 2 | will be able to apply the methods used in palynological studies. | | 3 | Will be able to recognize and classify pollen. | | 4 | Will be able to evaluate pollen in terms of environmental effects. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| NO |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| NO |
| Course Contents |
| Teaching the pollen and spore morphology to the students in the palynology section, and applying what they learned in basic palynology in the applied palynology section in the fields where palynology contributes. Their aim is to teach the students pollen and spore morphology information and to use this information in the fields of applied palynology. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Ability to conduct experiments to understand living systems, analyze and interpret experimental results | NO | NO | | 2 | To be able to explain living systems and their functioning | NO | NO | | 3 | Ability to identify biological problems | NO | NO | | 4 | Ability to experiment, practice and analyze to solve biological problems | NO | NO | | 5 | Awareness of protecting the environment and biological wealth | NO | NO | | 6 | Ability to use modern techniques and tools for biological applications | NO | NO | | 7 | Ability to express knowledge orally and in writing | NO | NO | | 8 | Ability to work individually and in teams | NO | NO | | 9 | Ability to transform gains into products that can contribute to the country's economy | NO | NO | | 10 | Basic computer skills required by the field | NO | NO | | 11 | Professional and ethical responsibility awareness | NO | NO | | 12 | Awareness of following the biological developments of the age | NO | NO | | 13 | Developing professional self-confidence | NO | NO | | 14 | Ability to follow professional knowledge in English | NO | NO |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| A.BIÇAKÇI, Palynology Lecture Notes |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 30 | | Attending Lectures | 14 | 20 | | Practice | 1 | 10 | | Question-Answer | 1 | 10 | | Field Work | 1 | 20 | | Homework | 1 | 10 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 60 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 40 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | NO |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Field Work | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Seminar | 4 | 8 | 32 |
| Self Study | 10 | 6 | 60 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Homework | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 5 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | | LO2 | 5 | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | | LO3 | 5 | | | | | | | 5 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 4 | | | | LO4 | 4 | | | | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | 5 | | | 4 | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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