Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Plants of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions BIO630 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ernaz ALTUNDAĞ ÇAKIR
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals Teaching the characteristics of plants in arid and semi-arid regions.
Course Content Arid and semi-arid region plants. Anatolian Steppe. Steppe flora.
Learning Outcomes - The characteristics of the Anatolian Steppe will be known.
- Arid and semi-arid area plants will be known
- Desertification combating methods will be known.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Definition of Arid and Semi-arid Regions, General Concepts Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research
2. Week Arid and semi-arid regions of Turkey Visual Presentation Course Hours Research Preparation, After Class Study Other Activities Verbal Expression
3. Week The development of the Anatolian Steppe throughout historical periods Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
4. Week The species richness and endemism of steppe flora Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
5. Week The boundaries and general characteristics of the Anatolian Steppe. Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week The strategies of drought-resistant plants against water stress. Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Course Hours
7. Week The life forms of plants in arid regions. Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Other Activities
8. Week The flora of non-arid saline areas Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
9. Week The flora of arid-sodic areas Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation
10. Week The flora of arid-saline areas Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Other Activities
11. Week The flora of arid-calcareous areas Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Field Work
12. Week The flora of semi-arid areas. Course Hours Other Activities Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Research
13. Week The plants used in combating desertification. Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Other Activities
14. Week Factors threatening biological diversity, causes of degradation in steppe flora. Other Activities Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 Measurement Method
PY1 4 5 4 4 -
PY2 4 0 0 0 -
PY3 4 0 0 0 -
PY4 5 0 0 0 -
PY5 4 0 0 0 -
PY6 4 0 0 0 -
PY7 5 0 0 0 -
PY8 4 0 0 0 -
PY9 4 0 0 0 -
PY10 4 0 0 0 -
PY11 4 0 0 0 -
PY12 4 0 0 0 -
PY13 4 0 0 0 -
PY14 4 0 0 0 -
PY15 4 0 0 0 -
PY16 4 0 0 0 -
PY17 4 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 4 56
Research 14 2 28
Verbal Expression 2 2 4
Visual Presentation 14 2 28
Practice 14 2 28
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Classroom Activities 14 4 56
Total Workload 204
ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0