Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nematology I
Course Code: BİO527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To have knowledge about the general characteristics of the nematodes

Course Content

General characteristics of nematodes, ecology of nematodes, habitats of nematodes, morphological characteristics of nematodes, organization of nematodes, cuticular structure and molting in nematodes, sensory organs of nematodes, digestive system of nematodes, reproduction system of nematodes, nervous system of nematodes, excretory system of nematodes, muscle system of nematodes, circulatory system of nematodes, evolution of nematodes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Selçuk HAZIR
Learning Outcomes
1.Acquires knowledge about the nematodes and their general spesifications
2.Comprehends the importance of nematodes in nature
3.Gains information about the ecology of nematodes.
4.Understands the body systems of nematodes.
5.Learns the habitats of nematodes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Viglierchio, D.R. 1991. The World of Nematodes. 266 pp.
2.Kepenekçi, İ. 2012. Nematoloji. Genel Nematoloji. Vol I. 458 pp.
3.Kepenekçi, İ. 2012. Nematoloji. Taksonomik Nematoloji. Vol II. 1155 pp.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General characteristics of nematodes
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ecology of nematodes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Habitats of nematodes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Morphological characteristics of nematodes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organization of nematodes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Cuticular structure and molting in nematodes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sensory organs of nematodes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Digestive system of nematodes
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reproduction system of nematodes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nervous system of nematodes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Excretory system of nematodes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Muscle system of nematodes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Circulatory system of nematodes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Evolution of nematodes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment320163
Reading140114
Midterm Examination130131
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)195
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
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
5
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
OÇ-4
2
3
4
2
5
2
2
3
2
1
OÇ-5
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2026