| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | ZFZ108 | Turkish | Compulsory | 2. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to Face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | This course aims to adopt the fundamental principles necessary for comprehending ecological factors in parallel with global changes and planning their management on the basis of sustainability. Furthermore, the objective is to provide information regarding the methods for interpreting diverse ecological events and problems and developing appropriate solution strategies based on fundamental ecological principles. |
| Course Content |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The comprehension of ecological definitions is requisite for establishing the relationship between these definitions and ecological factors. |
| 2 | Interpreting natural and agricultural ecological systems. |
| 3 | Evaluating and interpreting biotic and abiotic environmental factors |
| 4 | Explaining the structural characteristics of populations and the subject of population dynamics. |
| 5 | Explaining the characteristics of communities and ecosystems, and, in light of this information, interpreting various ecosystems. |
| 6 | Comprehending the importance of biological diversity and communicating this importance to the surrounding environment. |
| 7 | Interpreting current ecological phenomena. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Course Description and Introduction to the Subject. | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 2. Week | Ecological Definitions and Concepts. | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Ecological Relationships and Factors | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Abiotic Factors | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 5. Week | Biotic Factors | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 6. Week | Population Ecology and Dynamics | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Characteristics of Species Composing the Community, and Species Diversity | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 8. Week | Ecosystem Components and Nutrient Cycling within Ecosystems | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems I | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 10. Week | Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems II | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 11. Week | Habitats | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 12. Week | Ecological Balance and the Conservation of Biological Diversity | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 13. Week | Environmental Protection and Environmental Health | Presentation (Preparation), Interview |
| 14. Week | General Assessment | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Uses knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics to develop various processes in the field. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrates behavior in line with ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ||||||
| 3 | Applies scientific and technological developments in practices within the field. | ||||||
| 4 | Integrates basic engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in the field using an analytical approach. | ||||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes related to the field. | ||||||
| 6 | Applies plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ||||||
| 7 | Uses data-oriented basic technologies of the agricultural sector in production processes. | ||||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ||||||
| 9 | Uses managerial and institutional knowledge for agriculture, taking into account global and local developments. | ||||||
| 10 | Manages the cultivation, breeding, and adaptation processes of field crops and applies sustainable agricultural principles considering biodiversity and ecological balance. | ||||||
| 11 | Manages seed standards effectively in accordance with legislation. | ||||||
| 12 | Diagnoses yield and quality problems in field crops and develops effective solutions. | ||||||
| 13 | Develops innovative decision support systems based on scientific evidence using land-based digital agriculture technologies in field farming. | ||||||
| 14 | Manages field crop production with sustainable and entrepreneurial business models in line with legal and ethical responsibilities, global policies, and market dynamics. | ||||||
| 15 | Uses effective communication and leadership skills to carry out multifaceted agricultural projects, including extension activities for farmers. | ||||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PY15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Research | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 10.5 | 10.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
