Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
163313002103THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF TURKEYElective122
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To comprehend the features of physical geography of Turkey
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1To be informed about physical geography of Turkey
2To relate between natural environment and human
3To be informed about climate and water potential of Turkey
4To be informed about ground cover and flora of Turkey
5To comprehend the significance of natural environmental features.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Course contains geology, geomorphology, climate, hydrography, features of ground cover and flora of Turkey.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Geological Features of Turkey
2Geological Features of Turkey
3Karst and Glacial Formations in Turkey
4Geomorphological Features of Sea and Fronts in Turkey
5Effective Planetary Factors in Climate of Turkey
6Effective Geographical Factors in Climate of Turkey
7Formation and Progress of Streams in Turkey
8Visa
9Streams and Lakes of Turkey
10Effective Factors in Pedogenesis in Turkey
11Soil Erosion in Turkey and Soil Conservation
12Ecological Conditions of Flora in Turkey
13Forestry in Turkey and Forest Destruction
14Final Exam
15
16
Recommended or Required Reading
Course Notes of Lecturer
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
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
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination188
Individual Study for Final Examination188
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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LO15             
LO25             
LO35             
LO45             
LO55             
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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