BIOL116 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II
| Course Code: | 2380116 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 2 (0.00 - 4.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 2.5 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr EMRE AKSOY |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To understand the population and evolutionary genetics.
To learn the major concepts in ecology.
To learn the animal systems and their functions.
To learn bacteria, fungi and protists.
To work in groups to do experiments.
To report the experimental results.
Course Content
Fundamental concepts, principles, and applications of biology experimentally. Exploration of evolution and diversity of life forms, fundamentals of population genetics, growth and reproduction of plants, anatomy, and physiology of animals. Methods used in ecological studies and how populations and communities of animals and plants of various taxa are studied. Observing and identifying some microbial life form, simulating evolutionary processes, conducting visual dissections of some life forms on digital platforms. Basic field study techniques used to study animal and plant communities.
Course Learning Outcomes
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