BLS410 Ecological Literacy

4 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code BLS410
Name Ecological Literacy
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DENİZ BOZ
Course Instructor
1


Course Goal / Objective

To understand, question and apply the natural systems that make life on Earth possible, to gain awareness of ecological problems and to increase literacy levels.

Course Content

Structure and language of nature, ecology, ecological problems, ecological literacy and current global ecological issues

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Özdemir,O., 2021, Ecological Literacy and Environmental Education, Pegem Akademi Publishing, Ankara, p:144, ISBN: 9786053185970.

Notes

Yalçın, H. Pamir, Ecological Literacy, Mustafa Kemal University Publications, Hatay, 2008, p:367.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Analyzes the relationship between ecology and humans.
LO02 Understands the systems that constitute the structure of nature.
LO03 Explains the relationship between earth resources and sustainability.
LO04 Understands the importance of Global Agreements and Waste Management.
LO05 Explains the relationship between the causes and consequences of environmental degradation.
LO06 Follows the ecological developments of the age.
LO07 Has the ability to understand the ecosystem and take action to preserve these balances.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the basic concepts and principles in biology
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The knowledge gained in the field of biology combine with information from other sciences. 3
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies problems in the field of biology and apply methods for their solution 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describes the method of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They will receive information on the biology area, in order to classify it uses and purposes. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that obtain in biology field. 5
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They are Field-related issues can inform the relevant persons and institutions, They share ideas and problems relating to suggestions as the written, oral and Visual to expert or transfer to non-experts. 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal They can take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal they can take an active role as a member of the execution team the planning of projects related to the field.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı They know that life-long learning process and act accordingly.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They will increase the knowledge and experience outside major issues with specific elective courses in different fields of biology.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They speak English enough to communicate with colleagues to understand the basic concepts of biology.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği They both with colleagues, as well as areas with non-person establishes ethical uses of information and communication technology. In addition to professional development, in line with the interests and abilities of scientific, social, constantly improves itself by identifying learning needs in cultural and artistic fields.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They assesses developments in biology versatile using scientific methods and techniques
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği They know the importance of personal development and enforces the need.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Ecological Cycles and Biological Diversity Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Major ecosystems of the world: Terrestrial ecosystems, freshwater ecosystems, marine ecosystems Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Concept of Biodiversity and Its Importance, Ecotones, Important Natural Area, Important Plant Area Concepts, National Parks Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Disruption of natural balance and Environmental problems: Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution and Effects on nature Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
5 Population Growth and Environment, Climate and Climate Change Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Radiation pollution, Digital pollution, Food safety Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Environmental law, Energy and agricultural policies, local struggles Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Social responsibility and social entrepreneurship concept, Environment and ecology movements Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
10 Green economy and green system Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay
11 Calculating disrupted ecosystem balances and restoring them to the ecosystem Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
12 Ecological footprint (Carbon-Water-Agricultural land-Forest-Built-up area-Fishing area-Grassland footprint) Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Digital footprint Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Brainstorming about ecological literacy in the light of ecological literacy Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
15 Developing case studies and solution suggestions Examines lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Preparation for the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 5 70
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 2 2 4
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 100
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,00
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2024 11:26