Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
214401301105FORESTRY INFORMATIONCompulsory113
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To train technical personnel who have basic knowledge in the forestry sector, act in accordance with the legislation in their field, take responsibility as a team member in solving problems, are equipped in technical issues, and can use the acquired knowledge and skills in the sustainable management of forest resources, ecological, economic and social protection and operation
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof.Dr. Musa Genç
Learning Outcomes
1Can explain many concepts related to forestry and forestry activities
2Express the social, economic and environmental functions of forests
3Will be able to determine the study subjects related to forestry
4Can give information about Turkey's biodiversity
5Will be able to explain nature conservation and protected areas
6Can define vegetation types of Turkey
7Can make forest maintenance application and tree measurements
8Express the characteristics of forest warehouses
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
To have taken a general botany course / To be taking a general botany course
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Basic concepts of forestry, Our forest and tree existence, Management of forest resources; Sectoral structuring in forestry, threats to forest resources and protection measures; Environmental problems and solutions, and a freelance work on nature
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Forest and forestry conceptWood measuring instruments
2Concepts of tree, space, forest, forest ecosystem and habitatWood measuring instruments
3Types of Forests on EarthTypes of wood stamps
4Types of Forests on EarthForest care practices
5Major vegetation types on earthForest care practices
6Major vegetation types on earthForest care practices
7Classification of forest zonesForest care practices
8Turkey and World Forest PresenceForest care practices
9National forestry principles, multipurpose exploitation, biodiversity conservation and interdisciplinary/intersectoral approach/participationForest care practices
10Definition of forest management, conceptual framework, tasks, planning concept, scale and scope, hierarchical planningTree cutting applications
11Forest functions, management purposes, protection targets, forest forms, forest form-function relationships, management typesTree cutting applications
12Examples from forestry practicesShipping bills
13Forest problemsForest storage applications
14Forestry education in TurkeyForest storage applications
Recommended or Required Reading
1 – Prof. Dr. Ünal ASAN,1999. Ormancılık Bilgisi Ders Kitabı , İstanbul Üniversitesi Orman Fakültesi Yayınları 2 – Prof. Dr. Musa GENÇ, 2007, Ormancılık Bilgisi Ders Notları, Isparta. 3 – Seçmen, Ö., 2004. Vejetasyon Bilgisi, Ege Üniv. Fen Fak. Teksirler Serisi, No:103. 4 – Çetik, A.R., 1973. Vejetasyon Bilimi, Ülkemiz Matbaası, İzmir. 5 – Çetik, A.R., 1985. İç Anadolunun Florası ve Ekolojisi, Selçuk Üniv. Yaynl. No: 7. 6 – Tatlı, A., 2004. Türkiye Vejetasyonu, Bizim Büro basımevi, Ankara. 7 – Prof. Dr. C.V.REGEL,(Çeviren: Prof Dr Asuman Baytop, As. Rahmiye Denizci) 1963, Türkiye’nin Flora ve Vejetasyonuna Genel Bir Bakış, Ege Üniv.Matbaası 8 – Türkiye’nin Biyolojik Zenginlikleri, Çevre ve Orman Bakanlığı Doğa Koruma ve Milli Parklar Müdürlüğü, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Attending Lectures130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination11010
Final Examination12020
Attending Lectures14342
Practice188
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)80
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