BL477 Population Ecology

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BL477
Name Population Ecology
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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN


Course Goal

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

None

Resources

DERS KİTABI: J.B. Reece, L.A. Urry, M.L. Cain, S.A. Wasserman, P.V. Minorsky, R.B. Jackson. 2011. Campbell Biology, 9th edition. Boston: Benjamin Cummings: imprint of Pearson.

Notes

Campbell, N.A., Reece, J.B. 2006. Biyoloji. (Eds: Gündüz, E., Demirsoy, A., Türkan, İ.). Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara. Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To understand dynamic structure of plant and animal species population by using her and his basic biology knowledge
LO02 To have information about structural properties of animal and plant populations
LO03 To understand environmental factors which effects population dynamics
LO04 improve their skills about make true planingn of natural resources using knowladge of 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 Explains the carrying capacity of the ecosystem with interest


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal 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.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. 4
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly. 3
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology. 2
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği 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. 5
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques 5
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. 3


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 Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
2 Strucural properties of population (Dispersal, biomass, vb) Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Counting metohods in population, direct counting and marking Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
4 Population dimensions, natalite, mortalite and migrations Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
5 Natalite and migration rates, live tables and curves Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
6 Quantative changes in population, irregular changes, regular changes and new species effects Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
7 introduction to population dynamics Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam be ready to exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 developing populations, biologic increase potential, environmental reflects, environmental carrying capacities Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
10 Geometric increase in population, logistic curve models Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
11 factors effecting population balance Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
12 Factors depending on density, and independent factors not depending density Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
13 The importances of using natural resources on population dynamics Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
14 logistic curve and using huntable animal number on the balance Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
15 Management Natural resources Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams general repeat Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams general repeat Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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