Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Forest Botany II OM202 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 2 + 2 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Necmi AKSOY, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Neval GÜNEŞ ÖZKAN, Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Turgay BİRTÜRK
Instructor(s)
Goals The main objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of the biology, ecology, identity of broad leaves trees of Turkey and World and it applies to forestry practice.
Course Content Course contents are given in detail in the course of flow.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Getting information on habitat requirements and ecological environments, distribution areas, external morphological features of plants
2 Having information about the uses of plants
3 Recognize the growing naturally angiospermae trees and planted of exotic plants in parks and gardens of Turkey
4 To recognize of angiospermae forest trees
5 Learned to differentiate between the plants by comparing the external morphological differences
6 Realizing the group work competence with students and colleagues
7 Applying competence the afforestation projects in a suitable format
8 Experience the effective application of knowledge and skills gained during the course
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Angiospermae- Magnolia, Liriodendron, Laurus, Berberis, Mahonia /Application about these taxa Practice Fieldwork Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Platanus, Liquidambar, Ulmus, Celtis, Zelkova /Application about these taxa Practice Fieldwork Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Morus, Maclura, Ficus /Application about these taxa Presentation (Preparation) Fieldwork Practice
4. Week Juglans, Pterocarya, Carya /Application about these taxa Presentation (Preparation) Practice Fieldwork
5. Week Betula, Alnus, Carpinus, Ostrya, Corylus /Application about these taxa Presentation (Preparation) Fieldwork Practice
6. Week Castanea, Fagus, Quercus /Application about these taxa Practice Presentation (Preparation) Fieldwork
7. Week Quercus /Application about these taxa Fieldwork Practice Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm exam
9. Week Casuarina, Tilia, Cistus, Tamarix /Application about these taxa Fieldwork Practice Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Salix, Populus /Application about these taxa Practice Fieldwork Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Rhododendron, Erica, Arbutus, Vaccinium /Application about these taxa Presentation (Preparation) Fieldwork Practice
12. Week Rosaceae, Leguminosae /Application about these taxa Fieldwork Presentation (Preparation) Practice
13. Week Buxus, Rhamnus, Acer /Application about these taxa Presentation (Preparation) Fieldwork Practice
14. Week Pistachia, Rhus, Ailanthus, Fraxinus, Catalpa, Sambucus / İşlenen taksonların uygulamasıApplication about these taxa Fieldwork Practice Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
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
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY13 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY14 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Dendroloji Ders Kitabı 2 ANGIOSPERMAE, Prof. Dr. Faik YALTIRIK,1993, İSTANBUL
  • Tohumlu Bitkiler Odunsu Taksonlar , Rahim ANŞİN, 1997, TRABZON
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 2 28
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Practice 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 21 21
Final 1 30 30
Classroom Activities 9 2 18
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0