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Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0479 |
| Name | Wetlands and Our Future |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to have general knowledge about wetland ecosystems, to understand the function and value of wetlands, to increase awareness on anthropogenic effects and develop solutions, to protect wetland, to aim sustainable living as an individual and to enable those around them to gain this.
Course Content
Importance and amount of water for human and environment from past to future, General information about wetland ecosystems, internal and external factors affecting these ecosystems, classification of wetlands from rivers to swamps, functions and values of wetlands for the world, problems and solutions of wetlands, Sustainability and aquatic ecosystems in sustainability, water footprint, carbon footprint, ecological footprint, wetlands of our country, relevant legislation, protection, restoration and management
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To gain knowledge of the ecosystem services offered by wetlands to humanity and raises awareness. |
| LO02 | To comprehend the importance of biodiversity in water ecosystems for life. |
| LO03 | To understand the effects of anthropogenic effects (climate change, nutrient enrichment, pollutants, invaders) on wetlands. |
| LO04 | To gain knowledge about the environmental impact of consumption habits. |
| LO05 | To increase awareness of wetlands in our country and their management. |
| LO06 | To take a multifaceted approaches to environmental protection and sustainability issues. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General information about the course, Importance and distribution of water for human and environment, Our water potential, civilizations and water | Textbook | |
| 2 | Components of aquatic ecosystem | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 3 | Wetlands and their classification, examples from our country and the world | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 4 | Wetland hydrology, wetland ecology, Internal and external factors that controllable and uncontrollable affect the ecosystem of wetland. | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 5 | Wetland creatures and their importance | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 6 | Functions and values of Wetland | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 7 | Functions and values of Wetland | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying on mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Problems of wetlands | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 10 | Problems of wetlands | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 11 | Sustainability and aquatic ecosystems in Sustainable Development Goals | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 12 | Water footprint, Carbon footprint, ecological footprint | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 13 | Wetlands, National Parks, Protected Areas in our country; conservation and restoration of wetlands | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 14 | Legislation on wetlands and restoration of wetlands | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 15 | Wetland management; General repetation | Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Homework Presentation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying on final exam |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||