BY709 Fire Ecology in Mediterranean Ecosystems

6 ECTS - 3-1 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3.5 National Credit

Information

Code BY709
Name Fire Ecology in Mediterranean Ecosystems
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN


Course Goal / Objective

To be able to distinguish the characteristic vegetation types found in Mediterranean ecosystems. analyze the effects of fire on these ecosystems

Course Content

Types of vegetation in the Mediterranean basin that are sensitive to fire. Changes and developments in ecosystems before and after fire

Course Precondition

none

Resources

Kavgacı, A., Tavşanoğlu, Ç., Vegetation regenaration after fire at mediterranean forest ecosystems, Antalya

Notes

Drew Martin, Mai Tomida and Brian Meacham. impact of fire, 2016. Fire science review.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understanding the environmental factors in the Mediterranean ecosystems
LO02 To be able to define the different ecosystems and their vegetation and features in the Mediterranean basin
LO03 To be able to distinguish the fire susceptibility of ecosystems
LO04 Measures and practices against possible fires in Mediterranean ecosystems
LO05 To be able to define morphological and physiological adaptations of plant species against fire
LO06 To be able to record the formation rate and annual changes of vegetation in fire-exposed ecosystems
LO07 To be able to apply afforestation methods and types for protection from fire in areas in Mediterranean basin


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the undergraduate level qualifications, develops and deepens the knowledge in the same or different field at the level of expertise and analyzes and interprets them using statistical methods. 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies the interdisciplinary interaction that the field is related to.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Carries out a study that requires expertise related to the field independently. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired at the level of expertise in the field with a critical approach and directs its learning.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Supports the current developments in the field and their studies with quantitative and qualitative data and transmits them both in the field and outside the field systematically in written, oral and visual form. 4
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It supervises the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement stages of the data related to the field and teaches these values.
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The information they absorbed in the field; use problem solving and / or practical skills in interdisciplinary studies. 2
PLO09 Belirsiz It contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values.
PLO10 Belirsiz Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Classification Mediterranean ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Different plant communities in Mediterranean ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Biodiversity of the Mediterranean basin ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Causes of forest fires in Mediterranean ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Fire types and their effects in Mediterranean ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Types and stages of fire sensitization in vegetation readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Relationship between forest fires and climatic factors readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam General readings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Measures against forest fires readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Sensitivity of plant species in forest ecosystems to fire readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 The morphological and physiological adaptations of plant species against fire readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Types of succession after fire in Mediterranean ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Effects of forest fires on soil ecosystem readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Plantation methods to be applied in the fire ecological ecosystems readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Inter-agency cooperation in the fight against fire readings Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Term Exams General readings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams General readings Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 25 25
Total Workload (Hour) 150
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,00
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 07.05.2024 02:59