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| Code | LTP209 |
| Name | Environmental Biology and Ecology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET BORA KAYDAN |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. TÜZÜN AYTEKİN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Concepts of Environmental Biology and ecology, ecosystems and environment, loops, to learn about nature conservation and ecological problems of humanity
Course Content
Introduction to Environmental Biology, shallow and deep concepts of ecology, natural selection and species formation, the basic concepts of ecology, population and structural characteristics, population dynamics, community and features, Ecosystem Studies, living things and to meet energy needs, the ecosystem relationships between organisms and microorganisms, as a holistic disturbed biological and ecological cycles: nitrogen, sulfur, carbon, oxygen, phosphorus cycles, biodiversity, nature conservation and ecological problems of humanity.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
The booklet I prepared as a compilation
Notes
Ecology Environmental Biology – Ahmet KOCATAŞ (Dora Publishing House, 2012) General Ecology – Prof.Dr. Sabri GÖKMEN (Nobel publishing house, 2011)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines basic concepts related to Environmental Biology and Ecology. |
| LO02 | Explains the ecosystem and its features |
| LO03 | Explains individual ecology. |
| LO04 | Explains Population Ecology |
| LO05 | Defines the community and its characteristics |
| LO06 | Explains the general characteristics of Land, Freshwater and Marine ecosystems. |
| LO07 | Classifies ecological factors |
| LO08 | List ecological problems |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts in Biology, Chemistry and Laboratory Techniques | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the basic concepts of laboratory in biological and chemical analysis. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the methods and techniques in the analysis of laboratory techniques. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the results with methods and techniques related to the field. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts analyzes within the framework of the knowledge gained in the field of laboratory techniques. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses laboratory technologies related to the field. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Obtains the results of analyses and interpret the data. | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses appropriate methods for critical thinking in laboratory studies and solves problems by identifying problems. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Conducts work related to the field and solving problems individually or as a team member. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acts with the awareness of lifelong learning. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses information technologies effectively in storing and transferring the data obtained about the field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses language of English to be able to follow developments in professional field. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates and shares with people and institutions related to laboratory studies results and problems. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with the rules regarding laboratory safety. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts in accordance with democracy, human rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Biology and Ecology | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma |
| 2 | Basic concepts in ecology | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Classification of ecology | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Ecological factors | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Individual Ecology (Autechology) | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Abiotic Factors and Their Effects on Organisms | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Biotic factors | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Population Ecology (Demecology) | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Tür Toplulukları Ekolojisi (Sinekoloji) | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Community and its characteristics | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Terrestrial Ecosystems | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Freshwater Ecosystems | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Marine Ecosystems | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | General Repetition | Researching different sources on the subject | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing exam questions | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||