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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| BIOLOGY PR. | |
| Code | BL475 |
| Name | Biodiversity |
| Term | 2020-2021 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 | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NECATTİN TÜRKMEN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the methods of biodiversity determination, definition, importance and protection.
Course Content
Definitions of biodiversity, importance and benefits of diversity; types of diversity, relevant dimensions of biodiversity, measuring biodiversity , Sorensen indice, Jaccard indice, Simpson indice , Shannon- Weinner indice, the rank-abundance curve. Human impacts on biodiversity, red data boks and red lists, sustainable use of components of biodiversity; biogeographic importance of Turkey and its biodiversity; international conventions and laws related to biodiversity in Turkey.
Course Precondition
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Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the definition, importance and benefits of biodiversity. |
| LO02 | Understand laws and international conventions on biological diversity in Turkey. |
| LO03 | Comprehends human impacts on biodiversity, red data books and red lists, basic methods for biodiversity conservation. |
| LO04 | Comprehend the types and dimensions of diversity. |
| LO05 | Explain the indices (Sorensen, Jaccard, Simpson and Shannon-Weiner indices) used to determine biodiversity values. |
| LO06 | Identifies factors that threaten biodiversity. |
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 | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO14 | - | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions of biodiversity | reading | |
| 2 | Benefits and importance of biodiversity | reading | |
| 3 | Diversity types | reading | |
| 4 | Diversity dimensions | reading | |
| 5 | Biodiversity measurement, Sorensen index, Jaccard index | reading | |
| 6 | Simpson's index, Shannon-Weiner's index, degree-abundance curves. | reading | |
| 7 | Human effects on biodiversity | reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | General Repetition | |
| 9 | Red data books and red lists | reading | |
| 10 | Red data books and red lists | reading | |
| 11 | Ex-situ methods for biodiversity conservation | reading | |
| 12 | In-situ methods for biodiversity conservation | reading | |
| 13 | Biodiversity hotspots in the world | reading | |
| 14 | Geo-biotic importance and biodiversity of Turkey | reading | |
| 15 | Laws and international contrracts on biodiversity in Turkey. | reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | General Repetition. | |
| 17 | Term Exams | General Repetition |
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 |