Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
. PEM045 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 2 + 1 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Turgay BİRTÜRK
Instructor(s)
Goals The main objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of the biology, ecology, identity of natural and egzotic broad leaved trees of Turkey
Course Content Natural and exotic woody angiosperm (Angiospermae) taxa, the primary forest tree species in our country, their distribution areas, ecological demands and usage areas
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Understand general morphology, anatomy, physiology, ecology of Angiospermae woody taxa
2 Identify the most significant Angiospermae' forest trees at family, genus or species level and recognize their ecological and silvicultural characers
3 Be able to perform herbaryum sampling in natural and egzotic forest trees of Angiospermae
4 Put in use knowledge/skill acquired during the course in environment effectively lecture, experiments, group work and identify tp Forest tree of Angiospermae
5 Put in use knowledge/skill acquired during the course in forestry practice effectively.
6 Competency to carry out joint work with students and colleagues
7 Ability to implement afforestation projects in a suitable format
8 Ability to effectively use the knowledge and skills gained within the course in practice
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Tree Morphology, root, stem, bark, bud, leaves, flower, seed and fruit) and Angio spermae- Gymnospermae Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
2. Week Angiospermae- Magnolia, Liriodendron, Laurus, Berberis, Mahonia/Field Trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
3. Week Platanus, Liquidambar, Ulmus, Celtis, Zelkova/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork
4. Week Morus, Maclura, Ficus, Juglans, Pterocarya, Carya/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
5. Week Betula, Alnus, Carpinus, Ostrya, Corylus/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork
6. Week Castanea, Fagus, Quercus/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
7. Week Casuarina, Tilia, Cistus, Tamarix/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
8. Week Exam Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Practice
9. Week Salix, Populus/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
10. Week Rhododendron, Erica, Arbutus, Vaccinium, / Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
11. Week Rosaceae, Leguminosaceae/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
12. Week Buxus, Rhamnus, Acer/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
13. Week Pistachia, Rhus, Ailanthus, Fraxinus, Catalpa, Sambucus/ Field trip Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
14. Week Excursion Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Fieldwork, Practice
*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 Knowledge: Within the framework of environmental and social sustainability principles (considering the public interest and value), to have the knowledge and understanding to gain and reflect up-to-date information that will carry out planning, design, management activities and research,
2 Knowledge: To have knowledge in planning and design approaches regarding sustainable resource management, healthy living and access to food, resilience, climate change management, rural / urban development and use of technology,
3 Knowledge: To have knowledge about universal, corporate and professional ethical values related to the field,
4 Knowledge: To have knowledge of national and international norms, conventions, professional principles, laws, regulations and standards related to the field,
5 Skill: The ability to use the necessary tools for the holistic perception, planning, design and creation of management models of processes within the landscape in the context of spatial / temporal scale, in the effects, pressures and changes faced by the inhabited geography,
6 Skill: The ability to develop alternative constructions and solutions in accordance with field-specific theories and methods in planning and design processes,
7 Skill: The ability to take responsibility in an interdisciplinary / transdisciplinary team, to set goals in a collaborative and inclusive manner, to plan tasks and to work in a participatory manner,
9 Competence: Competence to act with the awareness of lifelong learning and research by internalizing sustainable, innovative and entrepreneurial approaches,
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8
PY1 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY2 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY3 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY4 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY5 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY6 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY7 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
PY9 5 5 0 0 5 5 0 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Dendroloji Ders Kitabı 2 ANGIOSPERMAE, Prof. Dr. Faik YALTIRIK,1993, İSTANBUL
  • Tohumlu Bitkiler Odunsu Taksonlar , Rahim ANŞİN,1997, TRABZON
  • Türkiye’nin Doğal ve Egzotik Ağaç ve Çalıları, 2014 (Ed.Ünal Akkemik), T.C. Orman ve Su İşleri Bakanlığı Orman Genel Müdürlüğü, Cilt-I,II.
  • https://basicbiology.net/plants/angiosperms
  • https://nhpbs.org/natureworks/nwep14f.htm
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 1 3 3
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 3 3
Fieldwork 3 10 30
Practice 1 10 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 10 10
Midterm Preparation 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 76
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0