Information Package / Course Catalogue
Life Under Microscope
Course Code: KGT198
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the working principles of the microscope, to teach basic microscopy techniques, and to develop their ability to observe and analyze living organisms from their surroundings under the microscope using these techniques.

Course Content

Basic microscopy information will be given within the scope of the course. The working principle of the microscope and sample examination techniques will be explained. Plant and animal samples found around us will be examined under a microscope, and students will be tried to gain a different perspective

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mithat Evrim DEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1.Describes the basic components, types, and working principles of microscopes.
2.Prepares biological samples using correct techniques for microscopic examination.
3.Effectively uses a microscope to observe and focus on various biological specimens.
4.Identifies and distinguishes between major cell types, tissues, and microorganisms under the microscope.
5.Records, illustrates, and interprets microscopic observations using scientific terminology.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Microscopy: History and uses of microscopes
Week 2 - Theoretical
Structure and operation principles of microscopes
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Sample preparation and examination methods.
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Sample preparation and examination methods.
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant sample examination.
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant sample examination.
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant sample examination.
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Plant sample examination.
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Animal sample examination.
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Animal sample examination.
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Animal sample examination.
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Aquatic sample examination.
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Aquatic sample examination.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Aquatic sample examination.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%30
Term Assignment1%40
Laboratory1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1112
Term Project1112
Laboratory1112
Land Work2126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)54
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
4
3
2
OÇ-3
5
4
3
OÇ-4
4
3
3
OÇ-5
5
4
4
5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026