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| Code | BLS410 |
| Name | Ecological Literacy |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DENİZ BOZ |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To understand, question and apply the natural systems that make life on Earth possible, to gain awareness of ecological problems and to increase literacy levels.
Course Content
Structure and language of nature, ecology, ecological problems, ecological literacy and current global ecological issues
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Özdemir,O., 2021, Ecological Literacy and Environmental Education, Pegem Akademi Publishing, Ankara, p:144, ISBN: 9786053185970.
Notes
Yalçın, H. Pamir, Ecological Literacy, Mustafa Kemal University Publications, Hatay, 2008, p:367.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyzes the relationship between ecology and humans. |
| LO02 | Understands the systems that constitute the structure of nature. |
| LO03 | Explains the relationship between earth resources and sustainability. |
| LO04 | Understands the importance of Global Agreements and Waste Management. |
| LO05 | Explains the relationship between the causes and consequences of environmental degradation. |
| LO06 | Follows the ecological developments of the age. |
| LO07 | Has the ability to understand the ecosystem and take action to preserve these balances. |
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. | 3 |
| 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 | |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecological Cycles and Biological Diversity | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Major ecosystems of the world: Terrestrial ecosystems, freshwater ecosystems, marine ecosystems | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Concept of Biodiversity and Its Importance, Ecotones, Important Natural Area, Important Plant Area Concepts, National Parks | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Disruption of natural balance and Environmental problems: Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution and Effects on nature | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 5 | Population Growth and Environment, Climate and Climate Change | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Radiation pollution, Digital pollution, Food safety | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Environmental law, Energy and agricultural policies, local struggles | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Social responsibility and social entrepreneurship concept, Environment and ecology movements | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Green economy and green system | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Calculating disrupted ecosystem balances and restoring them to the ecosystem | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Ecological footprint (Carbon-Water-Agricultural land-Forest-Built-up area-Fishing area-Grassland footprint) | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Digital footprint | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Brainstorming about ecological literacy in the light of ecological literacy | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Developing case studies and solution suggestions | Examines lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 100 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,00 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||