| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | ZFZ108 | Turkish | Compulsory | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | This course aims to adopt the fundamental principles necessary for comprehending ecological factors in parallel with global changes and planning their management on the basis of sustainability. Furthermore, the objective is to provide information regarding the methods for interpreting diverse ecological events and problems and developing appropriate solution strategies based on fundamental ecological principles. |
| Course Content |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The comprehension of ecological definitions is requisite for establishing the relationship between these definitions and ecological factors. |
| 2 | Interpreting natural and agricultural ecological systems. |
| 3 | Evaluating and interpreting biotic and abiotic environmental factors |
| 4 | Explaining the structural characteristics of populations and the subject of population dynamics. |
| 5 | Explaining the characteristics of communities and ecosystems, and, in light of this information, interpreting various ecosystems. |
| 6 | Comprehending the importance of biological diversity and communicating this importance to the surrounding environment. |
| 7 | Interpreting current ecological phenomena. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course Description and Introduction to the Subject. | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 2. Week | Ecological Definitions and Concepts. | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 3. Week | Ecological Relationships and Factors | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 4. Week | Abiotic Factors | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Biotic Factors | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 6. Week | Population Ecology and Dynamics | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Characteristics of Species Composing the Community, and Species Diversity | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 8. Week | Ecosystem Components and Nutrient Cycling within Ecosystems | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems I | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems II | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 11. Week | Habitats | Presentation (Preparation) Interview |
| 12. Week | Ecological Balance and the Conservation of Biological Diversity | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Environmental Protection and Environmental Health | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | General Assessment | Interview Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Integrates (or Combines) fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes (or Applies) managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive (or sustainable) solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
|
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 10.5 | 10.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
