| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Protection | OM466 | 8. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Beşir YÜKSEL Assist. Prof. Dr. Nuray ÖZTÜRK |
| Instructors |
Nuray ÖZTÜRK |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To study, investigate and reveal biotic (live) and abiotic (threat) threats to forests, to identify protective measures and combat methods against these hazards, and to teach these measures and methods against biotic and abiotic hazards. Thus, it contributes to the sustainable utilization of natural resources. |
| Course Content | Prevention of forest fires, fighting and post-fire work, combating biotic pests that are effective in forest ecosystems, grazing, deforestation and smuggling in forested areas, and struggle, sand dunes. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understanding of sustainable resource use - Essential knowledge of flora, fauna, ecosystem and natural resource concerning forestry - Essential knowledge about the administrative and legal structure, policy-making and planning processes, supply-demand relations, socio-economic situation concerning forest resources of Turkey - Competence in defining, modeling and solving a problem concerning the field of forestry - Skill of using contemporary techniques and instruments needed for forestry practices - Skill of applying the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in forestry problems - Skill of designing and conducting experiments, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results - Skill of team-work within the forestry discipline as well as with other disciplines - Adequate knowledge and skill of foreign language to follow the facts and developments concerning forestry - Skill of effective verbal and written communication - Competence in taking initiative and acting independently - Knowledge and consciousness of quality - Consciousness of life-time learning - Consciousness of professional ethics and social responsibility |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to Forest Protection, Definition of Forest Protection and Duties | Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Forest fires, forest fires in the world and in our country | Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Forest fire behavior and fire types | Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | The effects of forest fires on forest ecosystems | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | The effects of forest fires on forest ecosystems | Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Forest fire fighting (Pre-fire) | Visual Presentation |
| 7. Week | Forest fire fighting (during the fire and post-fire) | Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Fire Danger Rating System | Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Fire Management | Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Grazing, smuggling and deforestation in the forests | Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Other biotic and abiotic damages in forest ecosystems | Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Other biotic and abiotic damages in forest ecosystems | Visual Presentation |
| 14. Week | Delivery of end of term assignment and presentations | Visual Presentation |
| Bilgili, E. 2015. Orman Koruma Geçici Ders Notları, KTÜ, Orman Fakültesi. 154 s. http://www.ktu.edu.tr/dosyalar/15_01_02_c2f03.pdf |
| Çanakçıoğlu, H. 1993. Orman Koruma. İstanbul Üniversitesi Basımevi ve Film Merkezi, 633 sayfa, İstanbul |
| Öymen, R. T. 2013. Orman Koruma. İstanbul Üniversitesi, Orman Fakültesi. 307 sayfa, İstanbul. |
| Bilgili, E. 2015. Orman Koruma Geçici Ders Notları, KTÜ, Orman Fakültesi. 154 s. http://www.ktu.edu.tr/dosyalar/15_01_02_c2f03.pdf |
| Çanakçıoğlu, H. 1993. Orman Koruma. İstanbul Üniversitesi Basımevi ve Film Merkezi, 633 sayfa, İstanbul |
| Öymen, R. T. 2013. Orman Koruma. İstanbul Üniversitesi, Orman Fakültesi. 307 sayfa, İstanbul. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 | DK11 | DK12 | DK13 | DK14 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Final | 1 | 34 | 34 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
