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| Code | LTP209 |
| Name | Environmental Biology and Ecology |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET BORA KAYDAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. TÜZÜN AYTEKİN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Concepts of Environmental Biology and ecology, ecosystems and environment, loops, to learn about nature conservation and ecological problems of humanity
Course Content
Introduction to Environmental Biology, shallow and deep concepts of ecology, natural selection and species formation, the basic concepts of ecology, population and structural characteristics, population dynamics, community and features, Ecosystem Studies, living things and to meet energy needs, the ecosystem relationships between organisms and microorganisms, as a holistic disturbed biological and ecological cycles: nitrogen, sulfur, carbon, oxygen, phosphorus cycles, biodiversity, nature conservation and ecological problems of humanity.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Ecology Environmental Biology – Ahmet KOCATAŞ (Dora Publishing House, 2012) General Ecology – Prof.Dr. Sabri GÖKMEN (Nobel publishing house, 2011)
Notes
Ecology Environmental Biology – Ahmet KOCATAŞ (Dora Publishing House, 2012) General Ecology – Prof.Dr. Sabri GÖKMEN (Nobel publishing house, 2011)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows the basic terms in ecology. |
| LO02 | Ecosystem related gains knowledge |
| LO03 | Knows biological cycles. |
| LO04 | Recognizes ecological problems. |
| LO05 | Knows ecological cycles. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Laboratory Techniques | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the basic concepts of laboratory in biological and chemical analysis | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the methods and techniques in the analysis of laboratory techniques | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the knowledge and skills to evaluate the results and methods related to the field | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes analyzes in the field of laboratory techniques | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses laboratory technologies related to the field. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains the results of analyses and interpret the data. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods for critical thinking in laboratory studies and solves problems by identifying problems. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has ability to carry out studies related to the field and solve the problems individually or as a team member. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has the consciousness of lifelong learning. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information technologies effectively in storing and transferring the data obtained about the field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses language of English to be able to follow developments in professional field | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates and shares with people and institutions related to laboratory studies results and problems. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has sufficient information about laboratory safety | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecology, Ecosystems, and the physical environment | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Protection of natural balance and circles | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Natural zones in the world | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Ecological changes | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Ecological changes 2 | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Food chains and individuals | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Ecosystem | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Competition in the ecosystem | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Enviromental polution | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Ecosystems and threats - environmental pollution | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Impact of environmental pollution on ecosystems | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Impact of environmental pollution on ecosystems 2 | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Urbanization and changing ecosystems | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Parts of the Earth system and their interaction | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing exam questions | 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||