Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Biology Laboratory II
Course Code: BYL152
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 0
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 2
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To reinforce basic knowledge about the general structures and ecologies of different groups of living organisms through practical applications.

Course Content

Living groups, plant tissues and organs, and plant diversity constitute the summary content of the course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.recognizes and uses microscope
2.Understands the characteristic features of living groups and gives examples
3.Understands the structure and functions of different plant tissues and distinguishes their microscopic features through observation
4.Recognizes plant organs and distinguishes different types through observation
5.Learns and distinguishes ecosystem diversity
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biyoloji (Campbell & Reece, 2008) Palme yayıncılık
2.Graham E l, Graham M J & Wilcox W L (2015). Bitki Biyolojisi. Palme Yayıncılık.
3.Botanik, Bitki Biyolojisine Giriş (James D. Mauseth, 2012) Nobel Yayıncılık
4.General Biology Laboratory Guide
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Laboratory
Providing information about laboratory rules and safety
Week 2 - Laboratory
Study of different groups of organisms (bacteria, protists, and fungi)
Week 3 - Laboratory
Study of Different Groups of Organisms (Invertebrates)
Week 4 - Laboratory
Study of Different Groups of Organisms (Vertebrates)
Week 5 - Laboratory
Plant tissues (epidermal and meristematic tissues)
Week 6 - Laboratory
Plant tissues (Conductive and secretory tissues)
Week 7 - Laboratory
Plant Organs: Root and Stem Structure
Week 8 - Laboratory
Plant Organs: Leaf Structure (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Laboratory
Plant Organs: Flower Structure
Week 10 - Laboratory
Plant Organs: The Structure of Fruits and Seeds
Week 11 - Laboratory
Photosynthetic protists, liverworts, clubmosses, and ferns
Week 12 - Laboratory
Gymnosperms
Week 13 - Laboratory
Angiosperms
Week 14 - Laboratory
Excursion (Ecosystem Diversity)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Laboratory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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
4
4
4
3
OÇ-2
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-3
4
4
4
4
3
OÇ-4
4
4
3
4
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026