COURSE UNIT TITLE

: ANIMAL EMBRYOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
BIY 2507 ANIMAL EMBRYOLOGY COMPULSORY 3 0 0 3

Offered By

Biology (UOLP-Gence State University)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ELIF YILDIRIM CAYNAK

Offered to

Biology (UOLP-Gence State University)

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to examine the developmental processes of vertebrate embryos

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To learn about the embryonic development of animals
2   To comprehend the formation and fertilization processes of reproductive cells
3   To understand the differentiation occurring from embryonic layers

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Historical development of embryology and Gametogenesis
2 Insemination vertebrates
3 Segmentation and blasting vertebrates
4 Gastrulation and neurolation in vertebrates
5 Gastrulation and neurolation vertebrates
6 Extraembryonic Structures
7 Organogenesis digestive canal and connected structures
8 Midterm exam
9 Organogenesis Coeloma Mesenteres Urogenital System Excretory Organs (Pronephros, Mesonephros, Metanephros)
10 Urogenital system reproductive system gonads
11 Circulatory system development of the heart. Development of the blood vessels
12 Development of bones
13 Development of muscles Development of the skin Epidermis and dermis.
14 Development of nervous system

Recomended or Required Reading

Balinsky, B. I.; An Introduction to Embryology ; W. B. Saunders Comp., 1970. Gilbert, S. F.; Developmental Biology ; Sinauer Associates, 1991. Gilbert S.F., Anne M. Raunio, A. M.; Embryology: Constructing the Organism ; Sinauer Associates, 1997.Ergen, G., Embriyoloji ve Gelişim Ders Notları , Bornova, 2008.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will consist of lectures, class discussions, presentations.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Vize
2 FN Final
3 BNS BNS VZ * 0.40 + FN * 0.60
4 BUT Bütünleme Notu
5 BBN Bütünleme Sonu Başarı Notu VZ * 0.40 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Student will be evaluated with midterm exam and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to at least 70% for the lectures is an essential requirement of this course and is the responsibility of the student. It is necessary that attendance to the lecture and homework delivery must be on time. Any unethical behavior that occurs either in presentations or in exams will be dealt with as outlined in school policy. You can find the undergraduate policy at http://web.deu.edu.tr/fen

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

yildirim.elif@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

will be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 8 8
Preparation for final exam 1 10 10
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 74

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14
LO.154445
LO.2543534
LO.3544345

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