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Information
| Code | BAT240 |
| Name | Biodiversity and Environmental Protection |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of the course is to teach biodiversity and nature conservation approaches.
Course Content
Meaning and importance of biological diversity, Distribution of biodiversity, Centers of biodiversity, Threats arising from loss of biodiversity, Measurement and indicators of biodiversity, IUCN Criteria, Biodiversity in Turkey, Biodiversity and Global Warming, Nature conservation approaches, Sustainability.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Çakmak, M. N., (2008), Legal protection of biological diversity and public interest. Ankara University Faculty of Law Journal, 133-164. Eco-Schools Program, Biodiversity handbook,
Notes
Filiz Demirayak, 2002. BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY-NATURE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, TÜBITAK VIZYON 2023 Project REPORT. Associate Professor. Halit FİLİZ, BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION LESSON NOTES
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can give an idea about the meaning, conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity |
| LO02 | Explain the distribution of biodiversity in the world and regional differences and its causes |
| LO03 | Defines the concept and importance of biodiversity |
| LO04 | Identify the factors affecting biodiversity |
| LO05 | Recommends measures for the conservation of biodiversity |
| LO06 | Explores ways of generating resources for biodiversity conservation |
| LO07 | Knows the consequences of the use of biodiversity and the impact of human activities |
| LO08 | Knows conservation strategies |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in the fields of Agricultural Technician | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient theoretical knowledge in basic horticulture and also fruit, vegetable, vitis and ornamental growing and breeding subjects | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It applies the most appropriate cultivation technique, taking into account the ecological conditions during the production phase. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Finds the source of environmental, biological, technical and economic problems that may adversely affect the achievement of the desired level of yield and quality in horticulture and can develop solutions based on research | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Identify and grow fruit, vegetables, vineyards and ornamental plants | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies methods for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and the environment in the field of Horticulture | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates and analyzes changes in horticultural irrigation, fertilization, identification of diseases and pests and post-harvest storage | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to obtain information in the field of Horticulture, to research, evaluate, record, to do consultancy and expertise, to write and implement projects | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains the ability to work successfully as a member of the work team and in different environments by identifying and undertaking different roles that enhance individual abilities | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Access to relevant information, analytical thinking and planning, have an inquiring, investigative and creative vision and use the acquired information for the benefit of society | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being able to transfer information, communicate and present information to people at different levels working in the field; Apart from this, they have the ability to constantly renew themselves by determining their educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with their interests and abilities | 4 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Establish and operate a orchards, greenhouse and vineyard | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains basic communication skills |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course description and content, the purpose of the course, Course Learning Outcomes | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Introduction to biodiversity, biodiversity; Genetic, species, ecosystem diversity | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Distribution of biodiversity; Terrestrial biodiversity and factors that create diversity | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Distribution of biodiversity; Factors creating biodiversity and diversity in marine and other aquatic environments | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | biodiversity centers | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Measurement and indicators of biodiversity | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | IUCN Criteria | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Threats posed by the loss of biodiversity | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Biodiversity in Turkey | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Biodiversity and Global warming | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Ecological importance of natural environment and protection of nature. | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Nature conservation approaches | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Criteria for selection of nature reserves | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Problems and Sustainability in the protection of natural and cultural values | Relevant section in the lecture note | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preparation | 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 | ||