| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | BYL403 | Turkish | Compulsory | 7. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 6.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Ernaz ALTUNDAĞ ÇAKIR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | To gain general knowledge basic ecological conceps; to understand complex interactions in the ecosystem; to examine the factors affecting dispersion and abundance of organisms |
| Course Content | History of ecology, ecology issues and sections, of organisms, biological and physical environment, interactions between the organism's environmental requirements, limiting factors, biochemical cycles basic concepts; Ecology Basic Some Theories and Concepts (Ecosystem concept; Habitat, biotope and Ecological Niche Concepts); individual-population and Community Ecology; flow of energy in ecological systems (primary production, energy inputs, food chains and food webs) |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | To comprehend the ecological rules |
| 2 | To comprehend ecosystem concept |
| 3 | To gain knowledge about habitat, biotope, niche |
| 4 | To comprehend population and community concepts from an ecological perspective |
| 5 | To be able to explain the energy flow in ecosystems |
| 6 | To be able to axplain biogeochmical cycles |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | History, themes and sections of ecology Ecological methods | Research, Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities |
| 2. Week | Basic rules and conceps in ecology (ecosystem, habitat, biotope, niche) Basic Ecological conceps | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 3. Week | Diversity and classification of ecossytems Ecosystem survey methods | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 4. Week | Energy in ecosystems Examination nutrient and energy cycles in an ecosystem model | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities |
| 5. Week | Energy flow in ecosystems/ Examination nutrient and energy cycles in an ecosystem model | Other Activities, Research, Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | Biogeochemical cycles, basic types of biogeochemical cycles, hydrologic cycle, cycling of nitrogene Examination nutrient and energy cycles in an ecosystem model | Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Cycling of phosphorus, cycling of carbon, cycling of sulfur Examination nutrient and energy cycles in an ecosystem model | Other Activities |
| 8. Week | Interactions between organisms and environment, regulating and limiting factors Examination nutrient and energy cycles in an ecosystem model | Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Midterm | Other Activities |
| 10. Week | Population ecology Applications on Carrying capacity, population size and patterns of dispersion | Other Activities |
| 11. Week | Population ecology Applications on population genetics | Other Activities |
| 12. Week | Community ecology The ecological study unit | Other Activities |
| 13. Week | Community ecology Experimental and observational methods in ecology | Other Activities |
| 14. Week | Succession Experimental and observational methods in ecology | Other Activities |
| 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 | ✔ | |||||
| 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. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Adheres to the principle of sustainability in theoretical and applied studies related to biological sciences, gains awareness of its effects and legal consequences on a local/global scale. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY9 | 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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| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 10 | 2.5 | 25 | |
| Other Activities | 12 | 2 | 24 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 30 | 30 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 153 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 6.0 | ||
