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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| GARDEN AGRICULTURE PR. | |
| 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. BURCU ÖZBEK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach students the importance of protecting biodiversity, the causes of biodiversity losses, and the strategies developed to combat these losses. It also aims to increase environmental protection awareness and promote nature-friendly solutions.
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
There is no prerequisite for the course.
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 | 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 | Explain the consequences of the use of biodiversity and the impact of human activities |
| LO08 | Defines 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 | |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Reviewing preliminary information about the course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Introduction to biodiversity, biodiversity; Genetic, species, ecosystem diversity | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Distribution of biodiversity; Terrestrial biodiversity and factors that create diversity | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Distribution of biodiversity; Factors creating biodiversity and diversity in marine and other aquatic environments | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | biodiversity centers | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Measurement and indicators of biodiversity | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | IUCN Criteria | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Threats posed by the loss of biodiversity | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Biodiversity in Turkey | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Biodiversity and Global warming | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Ecological importance of natural environment and protection of nature. | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Nature conservation approaches | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Criteria for selection of nature reserves | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Problems and Sustainability in the protection of natural and cultural values | Reading the relevant section in course resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam by working from the lecture notes and presentations on the topics covered until the final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||