| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology and environment | BYL105 | Turkish | Compulsory | 1. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA (Güz) |
| 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. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | To be able to describe environmental pollution. |
| 2 | To gain the awareness about protection of the environment. |
| 3 | To be able to comment about effects of man to the environment. |
| 4 | To be able to develop strategies for sustainability of natural resources. |
| 5 | To be able to explain reasons and consequences of global climate changes. |
| 6 | To be able to identify the threats on wildlife and develop conservation strategies. |
| 7 | To be able to suggest individual and societal solutions to prevent environmental pollution. |
| 8 | To be able to follow and comment about the recent policies about the environmental issues. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, basic terms, the importance of biology in case of the environment | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | Characteristics of natural systems and ecosystems concept | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 3. Week | Pollution problems and their ecologicap impacts | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 4. Week | Air pollution | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 5. Week | Changes in the ozone layer, effects of ozone to the air | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Water Pollution | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 7. Week | Soil pollution, fertilization and its effects, straw firing, Erosion | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Radioactive pollution, Microplastic pollution, Noise pollution, Light pollution | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 10. Week | Solid waste problems, food pollution | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | Problem of biodiversity decline and threats to biodiversity | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | Preventing pollution; environmental health and protection of environmental health | Preparation, After Class Study, Research |
| 13. Week | Restoration of demaged ecosystems | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | International dimensions of environment, environmental monitoring and organization | Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance | ✔ | |||||
| 1 | Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Defines problems related to biology subjects, formulates hypothesis for the solution of problems by making synthesis, tests the hypothesis with various observational and experimental methods, analyzes the results and gains the ability to interpret. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Learns the processes and phenomena in the field of life sciences in relation to current knowledge and methods. Using this information, proposes solutions to local and global problems related to field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Selects, applies and develops contemporary techniques and tools in the field of life sciences and effectively uses information technologies as a part of her/his own life. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | In order to meet the needs of the individual or society, works effectively and takes responsibility in activities and projects for her professional development, both individually and in multidisciplinary groups. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Follows scientific publications published/to be published in the field, conveys the information obtained verbally and in writing to colleagues and different segments of the society. Communicates with colleagues in Turkish/English. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | By following the current scientific and technological developments in biological sciences, gains the competence to develop lifelong learning, knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Have universal and social ethical values and professional responsibility awareness with a scientific point of view. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| Güz Dönemi | |||
| Responsible Personnel | Grup | Evaluation Method | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Ödev | 25.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Vize | 25.00 | |
| Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA | Final | 50.00 | |
| Toplam | 100.00 | ||
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Other Activities | 12 | 1 | 12 | |
|
Sınavlar |
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 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
