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| Unit | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
| ZOOTECHNICS PR. | |
| Code | ZTP444 |
| Name | Türkiye Wild Animal Biodiversity |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Murat DURMUŞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the unseen richness of wildlife, including various animal species, by revealing the existence of animals living in the wild within the borders of Türkiye.
Course Content
Introduction of natural habitats and species characteristics of some species living in wild forms in Türkiye.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for the course
Resources
Lecture Notes prepared by the lecturer
Notes
Lecture Notes prepared by the lecturer
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students learn about animals that live in alien forms |
| LO02 | Students learn about Türkiye's wildlife biodiversity |
| LO03 | Students gain the ability to identify species by knowing the distinctive features of species living in alien forms. |
| LO04 | Türkiye understands the importance of protecting and ensuring the continuity of wild animal species. |
| LO05 | Learn the role and importance of wild animals in nature. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on basic characteristics (anatomic, morphologic,physiological and biological) of farm animals | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on planning animal housing for environmental aspects and animal species, about forage production and storage for environmental conditions and different species, making plans about animal breeding | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has genetic and statistical information which can be the basis of animal improvement .Has adequate knowledge of industrial animal farming | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has information on alternative production systems | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To get technical knowledge in his/her field | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the techniques in Animal Breeding and applies. Has information about small cattle raising and poultry farming and nutrition and applies.Transfers genetic and statistical information that can be the basis of animal breeding to animal production | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Finds the reasons of the technical and economical problems that can adversely affect the quality and capacity levels desired in Animal Science and develops solutions | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains information in the field of Animal Science, researches, evaluates, records,consults,plans projects and applies | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses IT to get new information in animal production | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers knowledge to people who work in the field at various levels, has communication skills,has the self -confidence in providing information and following technical developments | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | He is aware of the impacts of animal science and agricultural engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the comprehensive and social dimensions and the problems of the times that are reflected in the field of engineering. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and basic concepts (what is biodiversity, the geographical and ecological regions of Turkey, wildlife management and legal framework in Turkey) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | The richness of biodiversity in Türkiye (importance of Anatolia as a center of biodiversity, endemic species in Türkiye, ecosystem types in Türkiye) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Threats to wildlife (habitat destruction and fragmentation, poaching and trade, effects of climate change) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Conservation strategies and application examples (national parks and wildlife development areas, species conservation programs in Türkiye) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Human-wildlife interaction (impact of human activities, mountain tourism and its impact on wildlife, hunting, grazing and pressure on mountain species, conflicts and their resolution) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Classification of wild animals 1 (mammals, migratory birds birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish and aquatic animals, invertebrates and insects) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Migratory Birds (Crane, Flamingo, Stork, Snake Eagle, Hawk, Black Vulture) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Carnivorous Mammals 1 (Wolf, Lynx, Hyena, Caracal, Jungle Cat, Wild Cat) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Carnivorous Mammals 2 (Badger, Mongoose, Martes, Weasel, Mediterranean Seal) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Herbivorous Mammals 1 (Anatolian Wild Sheep, Wild Sheep, Wild Goat (Capra Aegagrus), Hook-Horned Ibex, Wild Rabbit) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Herbivorous Mammals 2 (Gazelle, Mountain Gazelle, Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Roe Deer) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Omnivorous Mammals (Wild Pig, Brown Bear, Fox) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Poultry (Pheasant, francolin, Partridge, Quail) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Reptiles (Pseudopus Apodus, Laudakia Stellio, Levant Viper Snake, Caspian Whipsnake, Water Snake, Green Sea Turtle, Tadpole Sea Turtle (caretta caretta)) | Internet search on the subject and books recommended by the lecturer | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Exam | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||