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| Code | ZMS469 |
| Name | Biodiversity and Conservation |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| 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 Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Asime Filiz ÇALIŞKAN KEÇE
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. MEHMET RİFAT ULUSOY (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
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: Anlatım |
| 2 | Biological diversity; Genetics, species, ecosystem diversity | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Distribution of biological diversity; Terrestrial biodiversity and factors that create diversity | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Distribution of biological diversity; Factors creating biodiversity and diversity in marine and other aquatic environments | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Biodiversity centers | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Measurement and indicators of biological diversity | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | IUCN Criteria | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Related section in the lecture note | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Threats posed by the loss of biological diversity | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Biodiversity in Turkey | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Biodiversity and Global warming | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Ecological importance of natural environment and protection of nature. | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Nature conservation approaches | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Criteria for selection of nature reserves | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Problems and Sustainability in the protection of natural and cultural values | Related section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Related section in the lecture note | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Related section in the lecture note | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||