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| Code | ORM106 |
| Name | Forest Ecology |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DURMUŞ ÇETİNKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
Aysen KALENDER
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach ecological factors and their relationships in forest ecosystems
Course Content
Introduction to ecology, its development and branches, Principles and concepts of ecology, Ecological balance and food chains,, Substances and energy transfers, Ecological matters (problems), The features of atmosphere, Environment adaptation of Plants, Climatic Factors, Temperature factors, Classification of Plant according to temperature factors, Elements that make to climate, Water factors, Classification of Plant according to water factors, Wind, Soil factors, Biological factors, Effects of fire , the way of life of plants, Biodiversity, Biodiversity and Biodiversity Conventions in Turkey, Dynamic Ecology, Ecology of arctic and alpine plants, Ecosystem Ecology
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Forest Ecology and Forestry "School" Lecture Notes (First Steps for Beginners) - Yücel Çağlar
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1. Explain the characteristics of forest ecosystems. |
| LO02 | 2. Learn general and specific location of items. |
| LO03 | Learn about edaphic factors such as soil color and temperature, pH, soil depth, organic matter, soil texture and structure, lime content. |
| LO04 | Listing the main concepts in ecology |
| LO05 | Explaining the ecological tolerance, ecological valance concepts |
| LO06 | Defining the ecological system, model and ecosystem concepts |
| LO07 | Defining the succession and climax concepts |
| LO08 | Identifying the light, heat, water, soil and wind factors on living things |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic knowledge and general concepts related to Forestry and Forestry Products. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understand national and international forestry policies, laws and obligations. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses modern technology and appropriate methods for forestry applications and uses the necessary tools and equipment for forestry services. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acts in accordance with the law on forestry and forest products and develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning with the knowledge and skills acquired in the field. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Will be able to think analytically, collect and analyze the information about his / her work in the field of forestry and forest products and transfer the information he / she obtained to the application. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He / she is sensitive to current events and developments and uses these developments effectively. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The researches about the profession collects information, makes a report, also explains this report clearly to the institutions and people in which it serves, orally and in writing. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Wood can be produced as a forest product and the wood can be explained as a manager. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The planting, cultivation, maintenance, cutting, production, transportation and storage of primary and secondary forest trees. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He / she manages the employees in accordance with scientific, cultural and ethical values. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Wood and non-wood forest products have sufficient knowledge in the field of production technologies and can work as a team leader in the plants where these products are processed. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient knowledge about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the skills of creating, editing, communicating, storing, presenting and sharing corporate information by using computer and internet technologies. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Use a foreign language at intermediate level to follow the information in his field and communicate with his colleagues at an adequate level. | 3 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To have basic knowledge about cell and organ structure, vital activities, plant-water-soil relationship, meteorological events, ecology and environmental problems in plants. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | The development of forests shall provide protection against irregular and unlawful interventions, natural disasters, fires, various forest pests and necessary controls. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General definitions, development and branches of ecology | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Principles and concepts of ecology | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Ecological balance and food chains | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Substances and energy transfers | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Ecological matters (problems) in the world | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | The structures and features of atmosphere | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Environment adaptation of Plants,, Climatic Factors, Temperature factors, Classification of Plant according to temperature factors | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Elements that make to climate | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Water factors, Classification of Plant according to water factors | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Wind, Soil factors | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Biological factors, Effects of fire , the way of life of plants | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Biodiversity, Biodiversity and Biodiversity Conventions in Turkey | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Dyamic Ecology, Ecology of arctic and alpine plants | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Ecosystem Ecology properties and structures | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||