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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plants of Arid and Semi-Arid Regions | BIO630 | Turkish | Compulsory | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Ernaz ALTUNDAĞ ÇAKIR |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | Teaching the characteristics of plants in arid and semi-arid regions. |
| Course Content | Arid and semi-arid region plants. Anatolian Steppe. Steppe flora. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The characteristics of the Anatolian Steppe will be known. |
| 2 | Arid and semi-arid area plants will be known |
| 3 | Desertification combating methods will be known. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Definition of Arid and Semi-arid Regions, General Concepts | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Arid and semi-arid regions of Turkey | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | The development of the Anatolian Steppe throughout historical periods | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | The species richness and endemism of steppe flora | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | The boundaries and general characteristics of the Anatolian Steppe. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | The strategies of drought-resistant plants against water stress. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | The life forms of plants in arid regions. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | The flora of non-arid saline areas | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | The flora of arid-sodic areas | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | The flora of arid-saline areas | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | The flora of arid-calcareous areas | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork |
| 12. Week | The flora of semi-arid areas. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | The plants used in combating desertification. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Factors threatening biological diversity, causes of degradation in steppe flora. | Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research. | ✔ | |||||
| 16 | Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them. | ✔ | |||||
| 17 | Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY13 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY14 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY15 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY16 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY17 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Interview | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
| Presentation (Preparation) | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 | |
| Total Workload | 204 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
