Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 413 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 413 Course Title: VEGETATION SCIENCE Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department BIOLOGY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GENÇAY AKGÜL (akgul@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) GENÇAY AKGÜL,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To teach the principles and working methods of the theoretical and practical Synecology

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Wins General information about the work of Sinecology PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs
 		Examination
LO-2 Learns about current environmental problems PO-3 Are creative, resourceful in terms of conducting biological analysis and equipped with the communication and social skills necessary to take part in team work
 		Examination
LO-3 Learns about habitats and plants. PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society
 		Examination
LO-4 Learn about the importance of vegetation in the formation of different plant groups PO-15 Are aware of the universal nature of social rights, justice, quality management, protection of cultural values and environment as well as occupational health and safety
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The origin and development of vegetation Vegetation in the study of basic information Environment and Stations Vegetation classification and categories Plant community and the general features Formation and biological types Unifying characteristics of vegetation Distinguishing characteristics of vegetation Succession and climax Systematics and nomenclature of plant sociology Studies of vegetation of various schools Sampling and sampling problems Homogeneity and frekansite diagrams Sociological units are defined in Turkey The origin and development of vegetation
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The origin and development of vegetation Distance learning
2 Vegetation in the study of basic information Distance learning
3 Environment and Stations Distance learning
4 Vegetation classification and categories Distance learning
5 Plant community and the general features Distance learning
6 Formation and biological types Distance learning
7 Unifying characteristics of vegetation Distance learning
8 mid-term exam
9 Distinguishing characteristics of vegetation Distance learning
10 Succession and climax Distance learning
11 Systematics and nomenclature of plant sociology Distance learning
12 Studies of vegetation of various schools Distance learning
13 Sampling and sampling problems Distance learning
14 Homogeneity and frekansite diagrams Distance learning
15 Sociological units are defined in Turkey Distance learning
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Akman, Y., Ketenoğlu, O., Geven, F., 2001- Vejetasyon Ekolojisi ve Araştırma Metodları, ISBN-975-97436-1-2, Ankara.
2 Çetik, A.R., 1973. Vejetasyon Bilimi, Ülkemiz Matbaası, İzmir.
Required Course instruments and materials
Akman, Y., Ketenoglu, O., Geven, F., 2001- Vejetasyon Ekolojisi ve Arastirma Metodlari, ISBN-975-97436-1-2, Ankara. Çetik, A.R., 1973. Vejetasyon Bilimi, Ülkemiz Matbaasi, Izmir.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 8 30
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 2 2 10
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 2 2 10
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 50

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 1 13 13
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 6 18
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 9 27
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 90