Biyoloji Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

In our department, which was established in October 2007, 4 Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 4 Assistant Professors. There are a total of 13 faculty members, including a member and 2 research assistants. Our department has started education by taking students since the 2008-2009 academic year. In the Department of Biology, which gave its first undergraduate graduates in 2012, a Master's Program was opened in the 2014-2015 Spring academic year and a Doctorate Program was opened in the 2015-2016 Spring academic year. The Department of Biology includes Botany, Ecology and Environmental Biology, General Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Zoology.

Our department trains highly qualified biologists who have up-to-date and advanced knowledge in their fields, who are productive, creative, respectful to society and the environment, sharing, entrepreneurial, have leadership qualities as well as teamwork, and who can work at an international level and quality, are trained. In addition, with our qualified graduates to be trained, it is aimed to contribute to the solution of the problems that concern the society by conducting research in areas such as environmental problems and gene technology, which have become very important especially recently and are basically based on biology.

Our aim is to train highly qualified biologists who have up-to-date and advanced knowledge in their fields, who are productive, creative, respectful to society and the environment, sharing, entrepreneurial, have leadership qualities as well as teamwork, and can work at an international level and quality.

In addition, with our qualified graduates to be trained, it is aimed to contribute to the solution of the problems that concern the society by conducting research in areas such as environmental problems and gene technology, which have become very important recently and are basically based on biology.

• To provide Biology education in accordance with international standards.
• Departments active in the undergraduate education program (Botany,  Zoology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Ecology and Environmental Biology) technical and theoretical knowledge.
• To be able to explain the development, evolution, heredity, physiology, ecology, conservation, classification, behavior and parameters affecting these characteristics with cause-effect relationship. 
• To gain ethical values in the field of biological science. 
• To carry out and publish studies at an international level with emphasis on producing scientific projects.
• To train biologists who have advanced theoretical and laboratory knowledge in the field of biological science. 
• To train researchers who are open to developments, who can work by communicating with different disciplines and who have adopted a team spirit.
• To train academic candidates who have adopted the principle of lifelong learning

Learning outcomes can be acquired in formal and non-formal learning environments (classroom, laboratory environments specific to biology departments and Computer Lab).

Currently, in the use of our department; There are research and application laboratories for a total of 9 branches: Molecular Biology Laboratory, Phylogenetics-Systematics Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Biochemistry Laboratory, Entomology Laboratory, Animal Physiology and Anatomy Laboratory, Plant Anatomy and Morphology Laboratory, Aerobiology and Palynology Laboratory and Parasitology Laboratory. 4 of these branch laboratories (Molecular Biology-Phylogenetics Systematic Laboratories, Microbiology-Biochemistry Laboratories, Entomology-Animal Physiology and Anatomy Laboratories, Aerobiology and Palynology-Parasitology Laboratories) physically operate in the same laboratory in independent departments. At the undergraduate level in laboratories; General Biology, Seedless Plants, Invertebrate Animals Biology, Microbiology, Cytology, Vertebrate Animal Biology, Seed Plants, Animal Histology, Genetics-I, Biochemistry-I, Animal Physiology, Plant Anatomy, Biochemistry-II and Genetics-II courses are applied in laboratories. In addition to the Kastamonu University Central Research Laboratory, these 9 branch laboratories are used for undergraduate thesis courses and experimental parts of graduate studies.

• Define basic biological concepts.
• Uses modern techniques and devices necessary for applications in the field of biology.
• Have basic computer usage knowledge required in biology applications.
• Follows professional knowledge in the field in English.
• It defines the biodiversity (flora-fauna) related to its area.
• Establishes the necessary connections related to the theories and practices of biology.
• Collects data to understand living systems, designs and conducts experiments, and interprets the results.
• Uses the approaches and knowledge of basic sciences such as mathematics, physics and chemistry in biology research.
• Define biological problems and produce solutions.
• Works on projects individually or in teams.
• Plans and manages activities for the development of the researchers under his responsibility.
• Provides consultancy in different disciplines related to the field.
• Continuously improve their professional knowledge and skills in order to adapt to the changing and developing world.
• It increases the awareness of protecting the environmental and biological riches in our country.
• It solves problems related to industry, agriculture, medicine, education and the environment by using biological technologies.

Possesses the key competencies listed below at an advanced level.

• Literacy competency
• Multilingual proficiency
• Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology and engineering
• digital competence
• Personal, social and learning to learn competence
• civic competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

In order to be successful in the courses taken within the framework of the program, there is a requirement for a midterm and a final exam in each semester. The effect of the midterm exam on success is 40% and the final exam is 60%. Students are required to attend lectures, practices, and exams. The student's attendance is monitored by the relevant faculty member. Exams are held for students in all compulsory and elective courses. In each semester, a midterm exam and a final exam are held for each course. The date and schedule of midterm and final exams are announced by the Department of Biology. Students who cannot take the exam due to an excuse may be given the right to take a make-up exam with the decision of the Faculty Administrative Board if they have a valid excuse. 40% of the midterm exam and 60% of the final exam affect the semester grade. In addition, the method of student evaluation is detailed in the "course evaluation" section of each course. Students with a GPA of at least 2.00 are considered successful provided that they do not have any courses (FF) or (FD). A student with a GPA below 2.00 is unsuccessful.

The point-grade equivalents for these students are as follows:

In order to observe the quality of higher education programs;

The Council of Higher Education is responsible for the planning, regulation, management and supervision of education and training and other activities carried out in higher education institutions.

"University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions, which are prepared every year within the framework of the criteria determined by the Council of Higher Education, are published. Reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations for higher education institutions, are shared with the public by the Council of Higher Education.

 Every year, the Council of Higher Education publishes the "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report", which includes academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations made for foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by the Council of Higher Education. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is provided according to the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will bring to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.3. After the curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is accepted by the relevant Council of Deans, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: How the measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will bring to the student is carried out in accordance with the education and training and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; He receives a bachelor's degree.

4. Self-Evaluation-External Evaluation: At the beginning of each year, higher education institutions enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (THEQC) in the context of continuous monitoring. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared by YÖKAK regarding the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also show that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK carries out regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

The department was accredited by FEDEK on 27.03.2024 for 5 years until September 30, 2029. External evaluation is carried out by FEDEK. Conditionally accredited departments are evaluated in two years, and fully accredited units are evaluated in six years. Stakeholder participation is ensured at the highest level in all processes related to competence and opinions, suggestions, objections and complaints are evaluated in accordance with the legislation.

Accreditation Body Name; Accreditation Association of Faculties of Science, Literature, Science-Literature, Language and History-Geography (FEDEK)

Start/End Date: 27.03.2024/30.09.2029

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have received sufficient points from the University Student Selection and Placement Exam (YKS quantitative). Students' admission, examination and evaluation procedures are carried out in accordance with the Higher Education Law and the decisions and regulations of the Higher Education Council issued based on this law. Admission procedures at Kastamonu University are carried out by the Registrar's Office, and information about the regulations and directives can be found at https://www.kastamonu.edu.tr/index.php/tr/idari-birimler/anamenu-oidb-tr.

Graduates can be employed as teachers, researchers or experts in schools and universities under the Ministry of National Education in the field of education, in institutions under the Ministry of Health in the field of health, and in institutes conducting basic or applied research in the fields of biotechnology and biology. In addition, they perform tasks such as biologists, technical staff, research and development (R&D), production, quality control, quality assurance and sales and marketing in the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs and similar organizations. Candidates who have successfully completed their undergraduate education can transfer to thesis and non-thesis master's programs in their field or outside their field if they get a valid grade from the ALES (Academic Graduate Education Examination) exam and meet the English proficiency exam of the institution they apply to. They are also admitted to direct doctoral programs with a bachelor's degree if they meet their requirements. Graduate education of the program is carried out by Kastamonu University Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transition Between Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Council Regulation

FEDEK was recognized by the General Assembly of the Council of Higher Education on August 26, 2010 and received a three-year Quality Assessment Registration Certificate and started the evaluation and accreditation studies of the programs in the field of universities. As of April 2015, the FEDEK accreditation registration period was extended for 3 years until 2018, and in July 2015, the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) was established and YÖKAK undertook the registration procedures of FEDEK and other accreditation bodies, and the next registration was extended for 5 years, including the 2018-2023 period, and for the second 5 years, including the 2023-2028 period. With this certificate, which was extended for 5 years in 2023, FEDEK was entitled to receive a registration certificate for two consecutive terms of 5 years by YÖKAK in 2023.

Qualification is valid continuously.