Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Spring 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 | SEVİL SUNGUR (sevilsungur@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | AYSEL KEKİLLİOĞLU, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| Understanding of the geographical and ecological distribution of animal and biological characteristics | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Learn basic concepts related to distribution of the species |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Understand the importance of species diversity |
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society 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 |
| LO-3 | Requires measures to protect endangered species |
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results 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 |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Basic Theories and Concepts in Ecology (Ecological Relationships, the Role of Ecological Factors and Development) | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Descriptions of Ecology and Environmental Sciences | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 2 | Historical Changes in the earth and the Effect of Formation of Species (Evolution of Life origin) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 3 | Basic Theories and Concepts in Ecology (Spatial Concepts, Live Topluluklarıile Concepts) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 4 | Basic Theories and Concepts in Ecology (Ecological Relationships, the Role of Ecological Factors and Development) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 5 | Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (abiotic climatic factors) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 6 | Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (abiotic climatic factors) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 7 | Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (abiotic climatic factors) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (abiotic non-climatic factors) Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (Edaphic Factors) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 10 | Biotic factors (food, nutrition and the effects of organisms) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 11 | Biotic factors (biological relations; Türiçi Relations) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 12 | Biotic factors (biological relations; Types of Relationships) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 13 | Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (abiotic non-climatic factors) Effects of abiotic factors and organisms (Edaphic Factors) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 14 | Biotic factors (food, nutrition and the effects of organisms) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 15 | Biotic factors (biological relations; interspecies Relations) | lecture, question-answer, discussion, examples |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Ahmet Kocataş, 2008, Ekoloji, Çevre Bilgisi, Ege Ünv. Su Ür. Fak. Yay | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Ahmet Kocata?, 2008, Ekoloji, Çevre Bilgisi, Ege Ünv. Su Ür. Fak. Yay, Compiled from different sources | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| 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 | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| 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 | ||