CMS331 Important Natural Areas and Species

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PR.
Code CMS331
Name Important Natural Areas and Species
Term 2016-2017 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. OLCAYTO KESKİNKAN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to provide the intensive knowledge to Environmental Engineers about biological values of our country, to establish of full consciousness of the "nature conservation". to provide fully awareness of Engineers to understanding the impact of human on the environment and ethical values, to provide fully awareness of working on the decision-making processes of EIA and to provide resources that will help engineers to create an effective infrastructure.

Course Content

What is the key biodiversity area (KBA)? KBA approach, KBA criteria, biogeography and natural habitats in Turkey, KBA of the Mediterranean Coast Area, KBA of the Southeastern Anatolia Region, KBA of the Eastern Anatolia Region, KBA of the Black Sea Region, KBA of the Marmara region, KBA of the Aegean Region, KBA of the Central Anatolia Region.

Course Precondition

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Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The candidates learn the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) of our country. They learn what is the meaning of "KBA" concept, criteria of KBA, they learn biogeography and natural habitats in Turkey, They learn the whereabouts of protected areas in Turkey, They l


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Becomes equipped with adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences
PLO02 - Becomes able to apply theoretical knowledge in mathematics, science, environment and engineering sciences
PLO03 - Determines, describes, formulates and gains capabilities in solving engineering problems
PLO04 -  Analyzes a system, components of the system or process, gains the designing capabilities of the system under the real restrictive conditions.
PLO05 - Chooses ans uses the ability to apply modern tools and design technics, suitable analytical methods, modeling technics for the engineering applications
PLO06 -  Designs and performs experiments, data collection, has the ability of analyzing results
PLO07 - Works individually and in inter-disciplinary teams effectively
PLO08 - Becomes able to reach knowledge and for this purpose does literature research and to uses data base and other information sources
PLO09 -  Becomes aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self renewal 
PLO10 - Capable of effective oral and written skills in at least one foreign language for technical or non-technical use
PLO11 -  Effective use of Information and communication technologies
PLO12 -  Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 
PLO13 -  Professional and ethical responsibility
PLO14 -  Project management, workplace practices, environmental and occupational safety; awareness about the legal implications of engineering applications
PLO15 -  Becomes aware of universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, entrepreneurship and innovation and to have idea of contemporary issues


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 What is the key biodiversity area (KBA)? KBA approach, KBA criteria, biogeography and natural habitats in Turkey, Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
2 KBA of the Mediterranean Coast Area, 1 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
3 KBA of the Mediterranean Coast Area, 2 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
4 KBA of the Southeastern Anatolia Region, Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
5 KBA of the Eastern Anatolia Region, 1 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
6 KBA of the Eastern Anatolia Region, 2 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
7 Examination Review of the course notes
8 KBA of the Black Sea Region,1 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
9 KBA of the Black Sea Region,2 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
10 KBA of the Marmara region, 1 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
11 KBA of the Marmara region, 2 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
12 KBA of the Aegean Region, 1 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
13 KBA of the Aegean Region, 2 Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
14 KBA of the Central Anatolia Region. Students should study to relevant sections of course notes
15 Final examination Review of the course lectures
16 Final examination Review of the course lectures
17 Final examination Review of the course lectures


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

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) 13 2 26
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 2 26
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 67
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,68
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 21.03.2016 10:13