ZMS469 Biodiversity and Conservation

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

Information

Code ZMS469
Name Biodiversity and Conservation
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Asime Filiz ÇALIŞKAN KEÇE


Course Goal

The aim of the course is to teach biological diversity and nature conservation approaches.

Course Content

Meaning and importance of biological diversity, Distribution of biological diversity, Biodiversity centers, Threats arising from the loss of biological diversity, Measurement and indicators of biological diversity, IUCN Criteria, Biodiversity in Turkey, Biodiversity and Global warming, Nature conservation approaches, Sustainability.

Course Precondition

No

Resources

Biodiversity: Biological Movements and Conservation

Notes

Biodiversity: Biological Movements and Conservation


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To be able to describe biological diversity
LO02 To be able to think about the meaning, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity
LO03 To be able to explain the distribution of biological diversity in the world and regional differences and its reasons
LO04 Information on chemical control methods against agricultural pests.
LO05 Information on integrated pest management.
LO06 Cultural and physical management of abiotic and biotic factors (fungi, bacteria, virus,viroid, phytoplasma, spiroplasma vb).
LO07 Early warning system models in management of plant diseases.
LO08 Basic information on the protective fungicides, their active ingredients and application techniques.
LO09 Basic information on the systemic fungicides, their active ingredients and application techniques.
LO10 Decision-making criteria and parameters to management of weeds.
LO11 Principles of chemical control methods against weeds.
LO12 Herbicides for chemical weed control.
LO13 Application and the principles of integrated pest management in weed control.
LO14 Yabancı otların ekonomik zarar eşiğini ve bunun mücadeledeki önemini öğrenirler.
LO15 Learns analysis methods, advantages, disadvantages, benefits and risks of agriculture and environment for transgenic plants


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Mathematics, Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Agricultural Engineering.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Recognizes the basic field of Field Crops and also cereals, grain legumes, industrial plants, meadow pasture forage crops and energy crops, has information on the problems and solutions in the physiology, cultivation, biotechnological studies, organic farming, breeding and new variety development of these plants.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Makes field studies related to Field Crops, designs, establishes, implements and operates field planting and planting plan. Evaluates and interprets research results.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical, production system and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in field crops agriculture, can develop solutions based on plants and research, and uses information technologies effectively. 3
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains experience in the field of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, seed production and problems of Field Crops, the development of quality seeds and product storage, and learns about the standards used in the profession. Can make discipline-specific teamwork for solving problems.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains experience in the identification and protection of genetic resources and reproduction methods in field crops. Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; acquire the ability to work individually.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Have the ability to acquire new information in the field of Field Crops, research, evaluate, write reports, do consultancy and expertise, prepare and apply design and production reports, make effective presentations, and take and give clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Field Crops irrigation, fertilization, detection of diseases and pests, mechanization, post-harvest storage etc. has the ability to learn lifelong, access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew itself on discipline-specific issues.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik She/He acts in accordance with ethical principles in the fields of Field Crops and Agricultural Engineering, has professional and ethical responsibility and awareness in engineering applications. (
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Knowledge of applications in business life such as project management, risk management and change management in applications related to Agricultural Engineering; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; has knowledge of sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Information about the effects of Agricultural Engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to biodiversity; Definition, importance Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Biological diversity; Genetics, species, ecosystem diversity Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Distribution of biological diversity; Terrestrial biodiversity and factors that create diversity Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Distribution of biological diversity; Factors creating biodiversity and diversity in marine and other aquatic environments Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Biodiversity centers Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Measurement and indicators of biological diversity Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 IUCN Criteria Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Related section in the lecture note Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Threats posed by the loss of biological diversity Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Biodiversity in Turkey Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Biodiversity and Global warming Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Ecological importance of natural environment and protection of nature. Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Nature conservation approaches Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Criteria for selection of nature reserves Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Problems and Sustainability in the protection of natural and cultural values Related section in the lecture note Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Related section in the lecture note Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Related section in the lecture note Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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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 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS