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| Code | BT0132 |
| Name | Nature's Guide to Human Life: Biomimicry |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HİKMET YETER ÇOĞUN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
To learn the basic philosophy and basic elements of biomimicry.
Course Content
Introduction to Biomicry, Basic Concepts: Simulation, (Re)Connection, Ethics, Systems Thinking, Biomimicry for Creative Thinking, Principles of Life, Bird Inspired Designs, Tree Inspired Designs, Insect Inspired Designs, Other Animal Inspired Designs, Architecture and Relationship Between Nature, Case Study
Course Precondition
To be a graduate of the Department of Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Food Engineering, Fisheries, Engineering and Architecture.
Resources
Baumeister D, Tocke R, Dwyer J, Ritter S, Benyus J. 2013. The Biomimicry Resource Handbook: A Seed Bank of Best Practices. Biomimicry 3.8: Missoula. Janine M. Benyus (2002). Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. Harper Perennial. 308 pages
Notes
Benyus, J. M. (1997, June). Biomimicry: Innovation inspired by nature.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand of the concept of Biomimicry. |
| LO02 | Products and processes developed in nature allow us to be more compatible with the environment we live in. |
| LO03 | Designs more efficient technologies thanks to biomimicry. |
| LO04 | Designs scientific research and new studies on the subject |
| LO05 | Lists the design development steps |
| LO06 | Lists patenting designs |
| LO07 | Designs to develop similar models with animals |
| LO08 | Explains the relationship between architecture and nature |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise based on the qualifications of the graduate and reach the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands the interdisciplinary interaction of the field; it achieves original results using knowledge requiring expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Makes leadership in environments that require the analysis of original and interdisciplinary problems. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | It extends the limits of knowledge in its field by publishing at least one scientific article in its field in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | 1 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Conducts scientific research in national and international scientific research groups. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to biomimicry | Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Key Concepts: Simulating, (Re)Connecting | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Biomimicry Ethical behavior | Course Notes and Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Systems Thinking | Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Biomimicry for Creative Thinking | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması |
| 6 | Different design considerations in biomimicry | Course Other Resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Principles of Life | Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Course Notes and Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Bird Inspired Designs | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Tree-Inspired Designs | Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 11 | Insect-Inspired Designs | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Designs Inspired by Other Animals | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösteri |
| 13 | The relationship between Architecture and Nature | Course Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Biomimicry and patent relationship | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Case Study - design and patent association | Lesson Slides | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term exams | Course Notes and books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Course Notes and Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,76 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||