Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF TOURISM / TR460 - TOURISM GUIDING

Code: TR460 Course Title: FLORA AND FAUNA OF TURKEY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERAL BÜYÜKKURU (mbuyukkuru@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
It's aimed to investigate structure of the flora and fauna of Turkey, and ecological conditions in Turkey with this course.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain about the flora and fauna of Turkey. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-12 Have detailed knowledge of World and Turkey’s geography.
PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
Examination
LO-2 can protect plant and animal species in Turkey. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-12 Have detailed knowledge of World and Turkey’s geography.
PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
Examination
LO-3 can conduct research on the flora and fauna. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-12 Have detailed knowledge of World and Turkey’s geography.
PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
Examination
LO-4 can recognize plant and animal species in Turkey. PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-12 Have detailed knowledge of World and Turkey’s geography.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
PO-19 Recognize, understand, and communicate with different cultures.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Turkey's flora and fauna
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Turkish Fauna-animals Narrative Method
2 Tiger Deer Narrative Method
3 Bald ibis Kangal Dog Narrative Method
4 Van cat Chelonia mydas Narrative Method
5 Sea turtles Narrative Method
6 Turkish Flora-plants Narrative Method
7 Chickpeas Lentils Narrative Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Apricots Almonds Narrative Method
10 Figs Hazelnuts Narrative Method
11 Cherries Narrative Method
12 Turkish Flora - flowers Narrative Method
13 Tulip Crocus Narrative Method
14 Snowdrop Lily Narrative Method
15 Fritillary Narrative Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Öğretim elemanı ders notları
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecturer notes

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 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 1 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 2 12 24
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 12 36
       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 2 6 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 6 18
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 120