Information Package / Course Catalogue
Palinology
Course Code: BYL415
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Teaching pollen and spores, their features, types and uses

Course Content

Learning Palynology and polen investigation methods

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehends pollen and spore concept
2.Learns microsporogenesis, polen formation
3.Comprehends spores in cryptogams and their diagnostic features
4.Comprehends polen structure
5.Understands taxonomic importance of polen wall and it's ornamentations
6.Distinguishes gymnosperm pollens
7.Distinguishes angiosperm pollens
8.Comprehends fertilisation vectors and adaptation of pollens
9.Understands pollen calendars and its importance
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Halbritter et al. (2018). Illustrated pollen terminology. Springer Verlag
2.Pınar M., Akgül G. & Tuğ N. (2003) Palynology Laboratory Guide. Ankara Univ. Faculty of Sciences Public. No: 66
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Pollen and spore concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
Microsporogenesis, polen formation
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cryptogam spores and their diagnostic features
Week 4 - Theoretical
Pollen structure (short exam)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Pollen wall and importance of its ornamentation in taxonomy
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gymnosperm pollens
Week 7 - Theoretical
Angiosperm pollens
Week 8 - Theoretical
Fertilization vectors and adaptations of pollens
Week 9 - Theoretical
Pollen investigation methods
Week 10 - Theoretical
Pollen classes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Allergenic plants and their pollens
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pollen calendars and its importance (short exam)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Uses of palynology 1
Week 14 - Theoretical
Uses of Palynology 2
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz2%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1112
Quiz2114
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
OÇ-1
4
3
2
OÇ-2
4
3
2
OÇ-3
4
3
2
OÇ-4
3
3
2
OÇ-5
4
3
2
OÇ-6
4
3
2
OÇ-7
3
3
2
OÇ-8
3
3
2
OÇ-9
4
3
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026