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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ORM2101 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3. Semester | 2 + 1 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Associate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İsmail KOÇ |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The aim of this course is to teach the principles and practices of regeneration, tending, and rehabilitation of forests in Türkiye. |
| Course Content | Introduction to silviculture; the purpose and role of silviculture in forestry; silviculture as an applied ecological discipline; the scope and terminology of silvicultural practices; the role of harvesting (cutting) in silviculture; practical applications of silviculture; forest disturbances and regeneration; natural and artificial regeneration methods; ecological conditions required for natural regeneration; preparation of regeneration sites (weed control, prescribed burning, soil preparation, etc.); silvicultural systems; characteristics of forests in Türkiye; pure and mixed-species stands; silvicultural systems and regeneration methods used in Turkish forestry; the selection system and its applications in Türkiye; the clear-cutting system, its conditions of applicability, advantages and disadvantages, and its applications in Türkiye; the shelterwood system, its conditions of applicability, advantages and disadvantages, and its applications in Türkiye; mixed-species stands in Türkiye and their regeneration practices; coppice forests and the conversion of coppice forests into high forests; even-aged and uneven-aged fir stands; secondary fir forests and their conversion to natural species stands; stand development stages; forest tending and its role and importance in forestry practices; forest tending practices in Türkiye; weed control and cleaning operations; thinning methods; the effects of thinning on individual tree and stand development; timing and planning of thinning; thinning practices in common tree species stands; thinning practices in young Oriental beech stands; thinning practices in pine stands and the examination of pine regeneration sites; pruning practices; understory planting; and restoration of degraded forests. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | Define scope and terminology of silviculture practice, |
| 2 | Define silvicultural systems used in Turkey, pure and mixed species forests in Turkey |
| 3 | Explain the role and importance of tending in forestry practice, |
| 4 | Planning and application of weeding, cleaning and thinning, |
| 5 | Explain regeneration ecology, |
| 6 | Regeneration methods used in Turkey and their application at various tree species, |
| 7 | Silvicultural planning for regeneration and its application |
| 8 | Selection systems and applications |
| 9 | Coppice forest and their conversion to high forests, |
| 10 | Rehabilitation of degraded forests, |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, purpose and role of silviculture in forestry, silviculture as applied ecology, scope and terminology of silvicultural practice, role of cutting in silviculture, silviculture in application | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2. Week | Disturbances and regeneration, natural and artificial regeneration, ecological conditions of natural regeneration, preparation of regeneration site (weed control, prescribed burning, soil preparation etc.) | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Silvicultural systems, Turkish forests, pure and mixed species stands, Silvicultural systems and regeneration methods used in Turkish forestry, Selection system and its application in Turkey | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Clear cutting system and its application conditions, advantage and disadvantage of the system, application in Turkey | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 5. Week | Shelterwood system and its application conditions, advantage and disadvantage of the system, application in Turkey | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 6. Week | Mixed species stands in Turkey, regeneration of mixed species stands and applications in Turkey | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 7. Week | Coppice forests, conversion the coppices to high forests, application in | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice |
| 8. Week | Even aged fir stands, secondary fir forests and their conversion to natural species stands | Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 9. Week | Uneven aged fir stands, secondary fir forests and their conversion to natural species stands | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 10. Week | Stand development stages, forest tending and its role and importance in forestry practices, forest tending practices in Turkey, weed control, cleaning | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Thinning methods, effect of thinning on individual tree and stand development, timing and planning of thinning, thinning in common species stands | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 12. Week | Thinning practice in young oriental beach stand | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 13. Week | Thinning practice in pine stands, and investigation of pine regeneration sites | Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| 14. Week | Pruning practice, understory plantings, restoration of degraded forests | Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | To be able to comprehend, at a basic level, all the ecological, economic, and social functions of forests and the relationships and interactions among these functions, both theoretically and practically | ✔ | |||||
| 1 | To be able to comprehend, at a basic level, all the ecological, economic, and social functions of forests and the relationships and interactions among these functions, both theoretically and practically | ✔ | |||||
| 1 | To be able to comprehend, at a basic level, all the ecological, economic, and social functions of forests and the relationships and interactions among these functions, both theoretically and practically | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | To be able to apply scientific planning and implementation techniques aimed at the conservation of forest resources, their balanced use, and the regulation of utilization in accordance with the principle of sustainability within one’s area of responsibility. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | To have fundamental knowledge of flora, fauna, ecosystems, and natural resources related to forestry, and to be able to apply this knowledge within one’s area of responsibility | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | To be able to plan and implement ecosystem-based interventions for the maintenance and improvement of existing forests, as well as for the establishment of new forest areas | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Applying techniques for protecting forest ecosystem and against biotic and abiotic factors | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | To have proficiency in and be able to use application-oriented new technologies, equipment, and methods in the field of forestry and forest products | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | To be able to comprehend the administrative, legal, and policy frameworks, planning processes, and socio-economic relations related to forest resources at the national and international levels | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | To develop awareness and sensitivity in applying environmental protection, occupational health, and occupational safety regulations within the framework of the professional and ethical responsibilities of the forestry profession | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | To be able to identify and analyze problems encountered in field and operational practices related to the discipline, develop solution proposals, and take responsibility as a team member | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | To acquire the ability to apply theoretical knowledge related to the production, uses, conservation, and sustainability of forest products in practice. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | To develop a sense of professional ethics and social responsibility. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 | DK9 | DK10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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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Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| Research | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
| Interview | 8 | 1 | 8 | |
| Fieldwork | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Practice | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterm Preparation | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 102 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
