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| Unit | |
| Code | SD0735 |
| Name | Ecological Balance and Sustainability |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Label | UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ALİ GÖKÇE |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to provide a starting point for understanding the basic principles of ecology, its definitions and concepts, ecological natural cycles, the relationship between the disruption of the ecological balance and environmental problems, and the relationships between sustainability and sustainable development in this context, and to provide information that can support the development of awareness of nature and environmental protection.
Course Content
The subjects covered are: definitions of ecology, ecological balance and sustainability, relationships between species, biodiversity and the protection of biodiversity, biotic and abiotic factors and their relationships with living things, causes and consequences of ecological balance disruption, and the regulation of sustainability in a way that supports ecological balance and ensures human well-being.
Course Precondition
Resources
Ecology and Environmental Biology, Ahmet Kocataş, Ege University Publications. Environmental Policy, Keleş, R. Hamacı (2009), Ankara. Sustainable Agricultural Production, Hasan Hüseyin Öztürk, Academic Bookstore.
Notes
Environmental Policy, sustainability and welfare, Arrasson, T. Backlund K, Löfgreen, K. (2018) Massachusetsts; edward Elgar publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It indicates the formation of the Earth, its historical change, and its effect on the formation of species. |
| LO02 | Explains the basic definitions and concepts related to ecology. |
| LO03 | Interprets biotic and abiotic factors and their relationship with living things by combining them with ecological theories and concepts. |
| LO04 | Define biodiversity and explain its importance. |
| LO05 | It indicates the relationships of living things with each other and their environment. |
| LO06 | Defines the concept of sustainability with its core values. |
| LO07 | Explains the basic principles of environmental management. |
| LO08 | Relates the concept of sustainability to environmental management. |
| LO09 | Explains the phenomenon of global climate change. |
| LO10 | Lists individual responsibilities for a sustainable environment. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing the course and explaining its content to students | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Explanation of ecology and related definitions, terms and concepts. | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Ecological relationships and ecological factors | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Abiotic factors | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Biotic factors | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Biodiversity and its importance | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Basic concepts of environmental management, | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Causes and consequences of global warming | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | The concept and scope of sustainability | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Sustainable agriculture and fishing | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Sustainable industry | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Sustainable urbanization | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Measures taken at national and international scale | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Developing individual attitudes towards sustainable environment | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Related issues from the course materials should be read | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Related issues from the course materials should be read | 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 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||