| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | FBÖ403 | 7. Semester | 2 + 0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harika Özge ARSLAN |
| Instructors |
Harika Özge ARSLAN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of the course for pre-service science teachers to understand the basic concepts related to the subject and especially to gain the ability to interpret environmental problems. To be able to understand the flow of energy in nature. To be able to explain common life forms. To be able to explain the results of population growth and erosion. To be able to explain the causes of environmental pollution and protection efforts. To explain what needs to be done for a sustainable world. |
| Course Content | Basic ecological concepts and principles, Ecosystems, Nutriment chains, Nutriment network, Habitat, Competition; Associate life and mutualist life, Continuation of life, Ground Biomes; Energy Flow; Circulation of matter; Incensement of population; Ecological affect, Erosion, Vanishing of forests; Urban environments, Impurity of behavior, Environmental pollution, Bog and waste-water, Reaction of sensitive people; Decision making about environment; Resources of Ground and Water and their management, Conservation; Culture and Primitive Life; Global view; Ecological subjects and problems; Environmental sensitivity and related works in the world, institutions and organizations. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Know the basic ecological concepts - Know global and local environmental problems - Know sustainable development and related concepts - Design activities based on the nature of the environmental education |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction Course content and Definition of the ecology, The ecological issues | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Historical Development of Environmental Science and Environmental Education | Course Hours Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Responses to environmental changes, natural selection, modification, adaptation. | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 4. Week | Ecosystem and elements of an ecosystem. Sequential change in ecosystems and human impact. Major Ecosystems in the World and Their Features. | Research Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Ecological Factors: Abiotic and Biotic Factors; Relationships Between Living Things: Nutritional Patterns of Living Things, Food Chains, Food Pyramid | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Matter Cycles (Nitrogen, Carbon, etc.), energy flow and energy transformations. | Research Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Biodiversity and the Situation in Turkey: An Overview of Flora and Fauna, Endemic and Endangered Plant and Animal Species in Turkey | Research Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Air Pollution and Global Environmental Problems, Acid Rain, Greenhouse Effect, Global Climate Change | Other Activities Research |
| 9. Week | Mid-term exam | Practice |
| 10. Week | SWater Pollution, Soil Pollution, Food Pollution and Disasters in the World | Research Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Radioactive Pollution, Electromagnetic Pollution, Noise Pollution, and Past Disasters | Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Waste and Recycling of Wastes, Energy Resources | Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Erosion, causes, results, and precautions. Erosion in Turkey | Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Sustainable Development, ecological footprint, carbon footprint, water footprint Introducing Simple Living/Permaculture/Voluntary Simplicity | Course Hours |
| 15. Week | Final Exam | Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| Bozkurt, O. (2017). Environmental Education. Pegem Akademi: Ankara. |
| Kuvaç, M., & Koçsarı, I. (2018). E-STEM: A middle school activity book on environmental issues for STEM teachers. |
| Öznaçar, Güllaç, Gülay (2010). Educational activities on current environmental problems. Anı Publishing: Ankara |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal Expression | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Course Hours | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Final | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Classroom Activities | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 77 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
