Biyoloji Öğretmenliği Lisans Diploması

2330.02

2330.02

Since its establishment, the Department of Biology Education has been providing education with the aim of training biology teachers who possess human and moral values, are thoughtful, inquisitive, creative, literate in biology, and capable of using contemporary teaching techniques. The undergraduate program lasts four years. The language of instruction is Turkish. Graduates of this department can work as biology teachers in public and private schools and tutoring centers affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. Our department offers master's and doctoral programs. The aim of the Biology Teaching Program is to train teachers and scientists who are committed to the principles and reforms of Atatürk, who can use all kinds of resources effectively and efficiently, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, who can effectively and efficiently use all kinds of resources, who can conduct national and international research in the field of biology to effectively and efficiently utilize all available resources to cultivate teachers and scientists who are committed to the principles and reforms of Atatürk, to conduct national and international research in the field of biology education, to implement projects and scientific activities aimed at enhancing students' and teachers' knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the field, and to provide necessary support to the National Education System and its stakeholders.

Our department has two classrooms and three laboratories. The Biology Education Student Laboratory is our main laboratory, where all laboratory courses in the Biology Education Department are currently taught and which is open to students. The General Biology Laboratory, Cell and Tissue Biology Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Botany Laboratory, Zoology Laboratory, Seedless Plants Laboratory, Seeded Plants Laboratory, Invertebrate Animals Laboratory, Vertebrate Animals Laboratory, Plant Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, Animal Physiology Laboratory, and Biochemistry Laboratory are conducted in this laboratory. In these courses, which are conducted with approximately 30 students, various biology laboratory methods and techniques are applied, such as solution-preparation, anatomical-morphological examination, tissue culture, and DNA isolation. The Biology Education Student Laboratory is equipped with the necessary equipment for experimental studies and applications, as well as high-level equipment and materials for scientific studies. This is a significant advantage for students. The Biology Education Student Laboratory also provides students with the opportunity to conduct various research and studies during weekday working hours, under the supervision of teaching staff. The Biology Education Department Herbarium (NECU) is an area where dried plant specimens collected by our faculty members, who are experts in their field, for scientific research and educational purposes are stored in an appropriate manner to provide quick access to students and researchers, entered into a database, and systematically organized and displayed. This herbarium is used to identify plants, learn about where and when they grow, conduct taxonomic research, showcase biological diversity, and increase students' interest in nature and living organisms. Plant specimens in the herbarium are organized by family and genus and stored alphabetically in closed cabinets. The specimens can be used to study kinship relationships and evolutionary processes at the molecular level. The herbarium contains type specimens that researchers rely on when describing a new species. Therefore, damage to the specimens has a devastating effect on science and taxonomy as a whole. The herbarium is open to students during working hours on weekdays, provided they are supervised by teaching staff. It also provides opportunities for students to conduct various research projects. The Biology Education Department Research Laboratory is used by students to conduct various research projects. Equipped with high-level equipment and materials for scientific studies, this laboratory, which is used especially by graduate students, offers students all kinds of research opportunities for various scientific studies and theses. In addition, the materials prepared by undergraduate students in their laboratory courses are stored in a secure manner in this laboratory. These materials, which have been stored for years, are available to all students. All of our students, including our graduates who have started their professional careers, can use these materials at any time and return them. The 125-computer computer laboratories, 48 desktop computers, and 8 laptops within our faculty allow graduate students to conduct research, prepare presentations, and write projects using various databases (such as Ebsco Research Databases, Ebook Central, HiperKitap, SciFinder, Legal OnlineScopus, Turcademy, Researchgate) for research, preparing presentations, and writing projects. Students have a wide range of days and hours available to search for resources in the library and use the study rooms. Our university library has a total of 89,550 books and 786 (16,397) journals (issues). It is believed that the current resources are sufficient for conducting a literature review for research purposes. The central library is suitable for both obtaining resources and studying. The resources available in the library are kept up-to-date, and new resources are continuously added.

PY1-Explains concepts, symbols, formulas, theories, models, principles, and generalizations in biology; analyzes biological events and mechanisms in light of generalizations; conceptualizes and establishes relationships between concepts.
PY2-Understands the history, nature, and philosophy of science; appreciates the importance of being a biologically literate individual who can critically approach socio-scientific issues in light of these.
PY3-Bases all educational practices on the aims and principles of Turkish National Education.
PY4-Possesses knowledge of teaching programs, teaching strategies, methods, techniques, and assessment related to biology teaching; recognizes current information technologies and teaching tools suitable for biology teaching.
PY5-Creates and implements a teaching plan in accordance with the standards of the biology teaching program and the relevant learning outcomes.
PY6-Knows and applies the most appropriate teaching strategies, methods, and techniques in the education and teaching process, taking into account the readiness levels of students, the characteristics of the subject area, and the learning outcomes.
PY7-Has knowledge of the development, learning styles, and learning difficulties of secondary school students; provides an appropriate learning environment by taking individual differences into account.
PY8-Possesses scientific research and process skills, higher-order thinking skills (critical, creative, inquiring), and life skills, engineering and design skills; conducts research to access information related to the field, uses national and international resources, and pays attention to scientific and ethical values.
PY9-Continuously develops professional knowledge and skills by following current developments in the field of biology.
PY10-Knows biology laboratory techniques, recognizes and uses tools and equipment, and is willing to apply biology laboratory methods and techniques such as solution-preparation, anatomical-morphological examination, tissue culture, and DNA isolation.
PY11-Knows traditional and complementary measurement and evaluation methods and techniques and uses them to monitor student development.
PY12-Develops teaching materials in accordance with teaching and design principles and uses them in the teaching process.
PY13-Designs projects related to their field and makes critical evaluations in the face of difficulties encountered in practice.
PY14-Embraces lifelong learning and applies learning and teaching approaches that are open to innovation and change.
PY15-Establishes the relationship between biology and other scientific disciplines.
PY16-Acts in accordance with laws, regulations, and legislation related to the duties, rights, and responsibilities of individuals in their field, as well as human rights, social, scientific, and professional ethical values. Participates in social projects related to their field, collaborates with relevant institutions, stays informed about current issues, and is aware of the sanctions applied or that should be applied at the national and international levels to address these issues.  
PY17-Uses a foreign language at least at the B1 level in their daily life and professional development.  
PY18-Effectively uses information and communication technologies in learning and teaching environments. Possesses effective and accurate communication skills.
PY19-Evaluates the interaction between science, technology, society, and the environment, acts responsibly regarding the protection of the environment and natural resources, possesses environmental awareness, and conveys this awareness to students.
PY20-Can offer solution proposals based on scientific methods, research, and evidence for problems encountered in their fields.

Possesses the following key competencies at an advanced level:

1. Literacy competence

2. Multilingual competence

3. Mathematical competence and competence in science, technology, and engineering

4. Digital competence

5. Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence

6. Citizenship competence

7. Entrepreneurial competence

8. Cultural awareness and expression competence

Students are required to take at least one midterm exam and one final exam for each course. The midterm exams contribute 50% to the final grade, and the final exam contributes 50%. All exams are graded on a scale of 100 points. Students who receive one of the letter grades (AA), (BA), (BB), (CB), or (CC) in a course are considered to have passed that course. (DC) and (DD) grades are conditional passing grades. For a student to pass a course in which they received a DC or DD grade, their overall grade point average must be at least 2.0. Students are evaluated based on course outcomes through summative (summary) and formative (formative) assessments. Formative assessments are used to monitor student learning during a learning activity, while summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of a learning activity. For formative assessments, various rubrics and observation forms are used depending on the purpose of the course. In summative assessments, two exams are held each semester, namely midterm and final exams, and different types of tests are generally used in these exams. Letter grades and their equivalents are shown below:
90-100  AA  4.00
85-89  BA   3.50
75-84  BB   3.00
70-74  CB   2.50
60-69  CC   2.00
55-59  DC  1.50
50-54  DD  1.00
40-49  FD   0.50
 0-39   FF    0.00
A student with a weighted grade point average of 2.50 for the term/year is considered to have passed the DC courses. Otherwise, they must retake these courses. DD, FD, and FF grades are failing grades, and the point ranges for these grades cannot be changed.

In order to ensure the quality of higher education programs;
YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and supervising education, teaching, and other activities carried out at higher education institutions. “University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports” for higher education institutions are prepared annually in accordance with criteria determined by YÖK and published. Reports containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, prepared based on these reports, are shared with the public by YÖK. YÖK publishes an annual “Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report” containing academic, administrative, and financial data on foundation higher education institutions. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance for undergraduate programs in higher education is provided in accordance with the “Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs”:
1. Development and Approval of Teaching Programs:
1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the establishment of undergraduate departments and programs at higher education institutions.
1.2. The curriculum of undergraduate programs at higher education institutions and the learning outcomes that each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles established by YÖK on these matters.
1.3. The curriculum of National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans' Council.
2. Assessment and Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes that each undergraduate program will provide to students are conducted in accordance with the basic principles established by YÖK on these matters, based on the education, teaching, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions.
3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the course credits and other requirements set by higher education institutions.
4. Self-Assessment-External Assessment: Higher education institutions enter the “Institutional Self-Assessment Reports” for the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) at the beginning of each year as part of continuous monitoring. YÖKAK shares the “Institutional Feedback Report” it prepares regarding the external assessment of higher education institutions with the public.
Additionally, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation organizations authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also demonstrate that the quality assurance of program competencies is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the competencies defined in accordance with its regulations.
Teacher Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association (EPDAD)
Start: May 1, 2025 / End: May 1, 2028

Candidates who hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully passed the exam administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and obtained the required score in the MF-2 score type are accepted as students in the Department of Biology Education.

Students who graduate from our department work as teachers in public and private educational institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education. Students who wish to continue their academic careers can pursue graduate studies at various institutes and faculties after graduation.

Higher Education Law No. 2547: 06.11.1981 Official Gazette Number: 17506.
Graduate Education and Training Regulations: 20.04.2016 Official Gazette Number: 29690.
Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions: April 24, 2010 Official Gazette Number: 27561.
Higher Education Quality Assurance Regulation: 23.07.2021 Official Gazette Number: 29423.
Necmettin Erbakan University Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Education, Teaching, and Examination Regulation: 05.09.2021 Official Gazette Number: 31589.

The qualification is valid indefinitely.