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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| BIOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | BL477 |
| Name | Population Ecology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main topics of this course are structures, development, viability analysis and model of populations.
Course Content
The principle aim of this course is to familiarize graduate students to the important current topics in population ecology.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | he/she can describes the dynamic structures of populations using basic biology knowledge. |
| LO02 | Understands the structural features of plant and animal populations |
| LO03 | he/she can tells what environmental conditions affect the development of the population. |
| LO04 | he/she can reports the management of natural resources using population ecology. |
| LO05 | Use population ecology information on the sustainable use of natural resources |
| LO06 | use population analysis methods |
| LO07 | Interpret the ecological factors affecting the increase and decrease of population |
| LO08 | he/she can explains the carrying capacity of the ecosystem with interest |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | 2 |
| PLO05 | - | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | 5 |
| PLO07 | - | They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | 5 |
| PLO10 | - | They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. | 2 |
| PLO13 | - | They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The meaning of population, inter and intraspesific relations between species | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 2 | Strucural properties of population (Dispersal, biomass, vb) | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 3 | Counting metohods in population, direct counting and marking | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 4 | Population dimensions, natalite, mortalite and migrations | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 5 | Natalite and migration rates, live tables and curves | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 6 | Quantative changes in population, irregular changes, regular changes and new species effects | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 7 | introduction to population dynamics | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | be ready to exam | |
| 9 | developing populations, biologic increase potential, environmental reflects, environmental carrying capacities | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 10 | Geometric increase in population, logistic curve models | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 11 | factors effecting population balance | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 12 | Factors depending on density, and independent factors not depending density | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 13 | The importances of using natural resources on population dynamics | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 14 | logistic curve and using huntable animal number on the balance | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 15 | Management Natural resources | Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | general repeat | |
| 17 | Term Exams | general repeat |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||