| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | EKO-23-100 | | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Course Objectives Getting general information about ecology and ecosystems, gaining the ability to distinguish ecosystems, knowing and recognizing ecosystems in Turkey. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Musa GENÇ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | 1. 1 Knows and defines the basic concepts of ecology and ecosystems. 2 Distinguish between complex and real ecosystems. 3 Knows the principles and methods of ecosystem separation. 4 Knows the relationships between living organisms and the environment. 5 He is knowledgeable about Turkey's natural history, ecological interactions and ecosystems in Turkey. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| Ecological principles in the context of elements in nature, complex systems and real ecosystems. Brief Contents: Methods, relations between living organisms and the environment, introduction to ecology, evolution, Turkey's natural history and basic issues related to ecological interactions, ecosystems in Turkey |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Subject and scope of ecology, Ecosystem concept and ecosystem management,
Examples of ecosystems, Diversity of ecosystems, Classification of ecosystems. | | | | 2 | Ecosystem limiting factors: The concept of limiting factors, Environmental factors
harmony and ecotypes. Ecosystem regulatory factors: As a regulatory factor
environmental factors, Soil, Fire ecology. Other physical restraints, Toxic
substances, Anthropogenic pressures | | | | 3 | Execution and control of protected area management | | | | 4 | .Protected area management in Turkey: legal framework and organization | | | | 5 | | Midterm Exam | | | 6 | Organization chart of protected areas in Turkey, problems experienced in protected areas in Turkey | | | | 7 | Application examples related to national parks in Turkey | | | | 8 | Application examples regarding nature parks in Turkey | | | | 9 | Application examples to other nature conservation areas and nature monuments in Turkey | | | | 10 | Application examples to other nature conservation areas and nature monuments in Turkey | | | | 11 | Tourism opportunities in protected areas | | | | 12 | | Technical tour | | | 13 | | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Odum, E.P., Barrett, G.W., 2012. Fundamentals of Ecology. Palme Publishing, Ankara |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 15 | | Writing Paper | 1 | 30 | | Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 25 | | Homework | 1 | 30 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 80 | | Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Writing Paper | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Homework | 1 | 35 | 35 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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