Methods and Principles of Modern Taxonomy
Biology
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methods and Principles of Modern Taxonomy | BIO510 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Fazıl ÖZEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the history of taxonomy.
2) Defining fundamental concepts in taxonomy.
3) Listing taxonomical rules.
4) Listing taxonomic characters.
5) Explaining new classification methods.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Definition, purpose and historical development of taxonomy; Systematic after Darwin and its modern basics; Nomenclature; Taxonomic characters; morphological characters; anatomical characters; cytological characters; embriological characters; pyysological characters; palinological characters; chemical characters; genetical characters; geography and ecology; Reproductive Biology and Systematics; phylogenetical groups, monophyly, poliphyly and paraphyly; Phenetic Methods in Taxonomy; Diagnostic key and diagnosis, nomenclature, immunotaxonomy; proteins and taxonomy; Taxonomic importance of nucleic acids; Paleotaxonomy; Field Studies; herhabium techniques; Data Preparation, and analysis in taxonomy
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
35% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
65% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required