Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Life Sciences
Course Code: KMY266
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to instruct the learners the structures of cells and living systems.

Course Content

Prepare the student to Biochemistry I and Biochemistry II courses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend cell information.
2.To be able to comprehend the diversity of living systems.
3.To be able to comprehend the basic structure of biological systems.
4.To be able to comprehend molecules that maintain the continuity of living systems.
5.Learning the chemical structures and functions of biomolecules
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biyokimya Cilt I Prof. Dr. Engin M. Gözükara Nobel Kitabevi, 2011.
2.Lehninger principles of Biochemistry.
3.Canlılar Bilimi, Ed. Prof. Dr. Teoman Kesercioğlu, Anı Yayıncılık, 2009.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Living and non-living systems.
Week 2 - Theoretical
General properties of living organisms.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types and classification of living organisms.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types and classification of living organisms.
Week 5 - Theoretical
The cell.
Week 6 - Theoretical
General properties and classification of cells.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Prokaryotic cells and their properties
Week 8 - Theoretical
Eukaryotic cells and its organelles.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Eukaryotic cells and its organelles.
Week 10 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 11 - Theoretical
Viruses.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Chemical structures and functions of biomolecules.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Biological membranes.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Gene and genome.
Week 15 - Theoretical
Photosynthesis.
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%8
Midterm Examination1%32
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Term Project1505
Reading101010
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination125126
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
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
OÇ-1
4
2
3
OÇ-2
4
2
3
OÇ-3
4
2
3
OÇ-4
4
2
3
OÇ-5
4
2
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026