| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Zoology | OM107 | Turkish | Compulsory | 1. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Beşir YÜKSEL |
| Instructor(s) | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Nuray ÖZTÜRK (Güz) |
| Goals | Classification of the living and place of animals in this classification, identification, structure, function of different organs, range, hosts, biology, behavior, breeding and growing, examination of relations between each other and habitats and learning the animals which have the forests as habitat. |
| Course Content | • Understanding the concepts of zoology and knowing the importance of zoology • Getting information about the basic principles of taxanometry and classification of the living • Learning the place of animals in the classification • Understanding the species concept and speciation • Learning the genetic structure and inheritance in animals. • Learning what is animal diversity and defining different animal phylum properties. • Defining different reproduction (Asexually and sexually) and growing principles (embryological development phase) in animals. • Ecologic, economic, aesthetic and scientific importance evaluation of animals. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | • Understanding the concepts of zoology and knowing the importance of zoology |
| 2 | • Getting information about the basic principles of taxanometry and classification of the living |
| 3 | • Learning the place of animals in the classification |
| 4 | • Understanding the species concept and speciation |
| 5 | • Learning the genetic structure and inheritance in animals |
| 6 | • Learning what is animal diversity and defining different animal phylum properties. |
| 7 | • Defining different reproduction (Asexually and sexually) and growing principles (embryological development phase) in animals. |
| 8 | • Ecologic, economic, aesthetic and scientific importance evaluation of animals |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Zoology concepts/Laboratory principles | Interview |
| 2. Week | Basic principles of taxanometry /Examination of animal symmetries | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Classification of the living and place of animals in the classification/ Examination of animal cells. | Fieldwork |
| 4. Week | Energy cycle in living systems, cell and cell physiology / Examination of animal cells. | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Genetics, organic and inorganic evolution of animals, evolution concept/ Examination of animal cells. | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Invertabrates I (Parazoa, Radiate, Acoelomate, Pseudocoelomate, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinoderma) I /Taxidermy study | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Invertabrates II (Parazoa, Radiate, Acoelomate, Pseudocoelomate, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinoderma) I /Taxidermy study | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Vertebrates I (Actinopterygii, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia) /Behavior and adaptation of animals | Fieldwork |
| 9. Week | Vertebrates I (Actinopterygii, Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia) /Behavior and adaptation of animals | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Ecosystem dynamics, forest ecosystem and geographic distrubition of animals/Examination of acari and insects | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Ecosystem dynamics, forest ecosystem and geographic distrubition of animals/Examination of acari and insects | Interview |
| 12. Week | Important animal species in forest ecosystems and their characteristics/Examination of some animal species | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Principles of reproduction and growth of animals/ Comparison of animal cells with the other living cells. | Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Biotechnological and genetic engineering/ Taxidermy study | Fieldwork |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Understanding of sustainable resource use | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Essential knowledge of flora, fauna, ecosystem and natural resource concerning forestry | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Essential knowledge about the administrative and legal structure, policy-making and planning processes, supply-demand relations, socio-economic situation concerning forest resources of Turkey | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Competence in defining, modelling and solving a problem concerning the field of forestry | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Skill of using contemporary techniques and instruments needed for forestry practices | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Skill of applying the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in forestry problems | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Skill of designing and conducting experiments, analyzing the data, and interpreting the results | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Skill of team-work within the forestry discipline as well as with other disciplines | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Adequate knowledge and skill of foreign language to follow the facts and developments concerning forestry | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Skill of effective verbal and written communication | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Competence in taking initiative and acting independently | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Knowledge and consciousness of quality | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Consciousness of life-time learning | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Consciousness of professional ethics and social responsibility | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY13 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 29.5 | 29.5 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 29 | 29 | |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 | |
| Classroom Activities | 13 | 3 | 39 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
