BIOL102 GENERAL BIOLOGY II
| Course Code: | 2380102 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr EMRE AKSOY |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Students comprehend basic concepts in life forms
- Students compare and contrast plant and animal organismal biology
- Students discuss the concepts of evolution and ecology
- Students work in groups or individually to present an idea in biology
Course Content
The course content includes evolution and diversity, structure and function at level of organisms, response of the organisms to their biological and physical environments and basic concepts in ecology.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Compare & contrast life forms
- Explain the function and working principles of systems
- Critique the concepts and process of evolution
- Combine the knowledge of different life forms, evolution, and ecology to construct a holistic understanding of nature and biology
- Develop the ability to work individually or in a group to discuss and present an idea
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution