| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology and environment | BYL105 | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructor(s) |
Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To teach basic terms about environment, to provide comprehension about components of environment and environmental pollution |
| Course Content | Basic terms, the importance of biology in case of the environment, Factors that polluting the environment Air pollution, Changes in the ozone layer, effects of ozone to the air, Water pollution, Soil pollution, fertilization and its effects, straw firing, Erosion, Noise pollution, Effects of man to the Earth ecosystems; environment-man relationships, population, natural resources; Wildlife and natural habitats, protection of Wildlife, a sustainable world; protection of biological diversity; Preventing pollution; environmental health and protection of environmental health; International dimensions of environment, environmental monitoring and organization; Environmental policy and planning; environmental policy in Turkey and environmental problems of Turkey. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- To be able to describe environmental pollution. - To gain the awareness about protection of the environment. - To be able to comment about effects of man to the environment. - To be able to develop strategies for sustainability of natural resources. - To be able to explain reasons and consequences of global climate changes. - To be able to identify the threats on wildlife and develop conservation strategies. - To be able to suggest individual and societal solutions to prevent environmental pollution. - To be able to follow and comment about the recent policies about the environmental issues. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, basic terms, the importance of biology in case of the environment | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research |
| 2. Week | Characteristics of natural systems and ecosystems concept | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 3. Week | Pollution problems and their ecologicap impacts | Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Air pollution | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Changes in the ozone layer, effects of ozone to the air | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Water Pollution | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Soil pollution, fertilization and its effects, straw firing, Erosion | Research Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Radioactive pollution, Microplastic pollution, Noise pollution, Light pollution | Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Solid waste problems, food pollution | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 11. Week | Problem of biodiversity decline and threats to biodiversity | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research |
| 12. Week | Preventing pollution; environmental health and protection of environmental health | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research |
| 13. Week | Restoration of demaged ecosystems | Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | International dimensions of environment, environmental monitoring and organization | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours |
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| Odum, E.P., Barret, G.W., Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri, Çeviri: Işık, K., Palme Yayınevi, Ankara, 2008. |
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| Güney, E., Genel Çevre Kirlenmesi, Çantay Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2002. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Homework 1 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Homework 2 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
