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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Importance, diversity and conservation of insects
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R1: relevant chapter
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2
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External anatomy
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R1: relevant chapter
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3
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Muscles and movement, nervous system and endocrine system
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R1: relevant chapter
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4
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Circulatory system, respiratory system
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R1: relevant chapter
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5
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Digestive system, excretory system
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R1: relevant chapter
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6
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Reproductive organs, reproductive system and reproductive behaviors
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R1: relevant chapter
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7
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Insect development and life histories
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R1: relevant chapter
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8
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Defense in insects
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R1: relevant chapter
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9
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Soil-dwelling insects and aquatic insects
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R1: relevant chapter
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10
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Beneficial and harmful insects
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R1: relevant chapter
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11
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Classification of insects 1
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R1: relevant chapter
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12
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Classification of insects 2
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R1: relevant chapter
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13
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Classification of insects 3
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R1: relevant chapter
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14
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Classification of insects 4
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R1: relevant chapter
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Assoc. Dr. Irmak POLAT
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Gullan, P. J., & Cranston, P. S., (2012). Böcekler, Entomolojinin Ana Hatları. (4th ed). A. Gök (Çev. Ed.). (1-563 s). Nobel Yayınevi, Ankara.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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To teach the basic information about the general characteristics and systematics of insects.
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Content
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General introduction. Duties of the ecological environment of insects
morphology of insects
Respiratory, digestive, excretory,
circulatory, nervous system and sensory organs.
Eggs and fertilization.
Kinds of living insects. Protection mechanisms against their enemies.
Insects that are harmful to humans, either directly or indirectly. Preventing the proliferation of insects and fight with them.
Classification of Insects.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Understands and applies the basic principles and theories of biology.
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2
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Applies techniques related to recognition, systematics, conservation and monitoring of diversity of plants, animals, fungi and micro-organisms.
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4
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3
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Comprehends cell, tissue and systems of organisms.
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5
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4
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Comprehends structure, function and physiological relationships of organisms.
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5
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5
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Designs and carries out experiment, and analyze the results and evaluate them.
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6
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Examines the relationship of organisms with each other and with their environment, and uses monitoring techniques.
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5
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7
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Understands technologies including the latest developments in biology.
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4
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8
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Able to use information obtained from biology on health, environment, technology, industry, and industrial facilities.
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4
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9
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Ability to work interdisciplinary individually and as a team.
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10
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Ability to express his/her knowledge orally and in writing.
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11
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Comprehends professional, scientific and ethical responsibilities.
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12
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Gains the ability to identify biological problems.
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13
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Gains the ability to use modern techniques, tools and to follow developments in biological applications.
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14
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Gains the ability to transform acquisitions into the product which could contribute to country`s economy.
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