Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Halophytes of Türkiye BIO643 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 To learn halophytes of Turkey.
Course Content Differences between halophytes and glycophytes. Obligative and facultative halophytes. Root, stem and leaves metamorphoses of halophytes. Halophytes in lowland steppe. Halophytes in highland steppe. Halophytes in wind-erosion areas. Halophytes in coastal areas. Saline areas of Turkey and their vegetation. Important halophytic areas of Turkey. Endemic halophytes of Turkey. Economic potential of halophytes. Halophytes for erosion control C4 halophytes. Threatening factors of halophytes.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will learn general caharacteristics of basic halophytes
2 Students will learn about indicator species in saline areas
3 Students will learn economic potential of halophytes
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Differences between halophytes and glycophytes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Obligative and facultative halophytes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Root, stem and leaves metamorphoses of halophytes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Halophytes in lowland steppe Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Halophytes in highland and alpine steppe Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Halophytes in wind-erosion areas Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Halophytes in coastal areas Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Saline areas of Turkey and their vegetation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
9. Week Important halophytic areas of Turkey Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Endemic halophytes of Turkey Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Economic potential of halophytes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Halophytes for erosion control Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week C4 halophytes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Threatening factors for halophytes Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 5 5
PY2 2 4 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Davis P.H.,Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, Vol. 1-9, Edinburgh: University Press; 1965-1985.
  • Khan, M.A., Böer, B., Kust, G.S., Barth, H.-J. Sabkha Ecosystems Vol. II Central and West Asia, Springer, 2006.
  • Türkiye Vejetasyonu I: İç Anadolu’nun Vejetasyonu ve Ekolojisi, Rıza Çetik, Selçuk Üniversitesi Yayınları, Konya, 1985.
  • Türkiye Vejetasyon Coğrafyasına Giriş, İbrahim Atalay, Ege Üniversitesi Yayınları, İzmir, 1983.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 54 54
Homework 2 1 54 54
Final 1 2 2
Practice End-Of-Term 1 50 50
Classroom Activities 1 42 42
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0