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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Introduction, Topic and Subdivisions of Ecology, Relationship of Ecology with other sciences
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K1
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2
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Basic Concepts in Ecology
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K1, K2
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3
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Abiotic Ecological Factors
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K1, K2
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4
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Biotic Ecological Factors
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K1, K2
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5
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Ecosystem and its elements, Basic Ecological relationships, Functional Features of Ecosystems
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K1, K2
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6
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Classification of Ecology, Autekology, Syncology, Population Ecology, Community Ecology
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K1, K2
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7
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Adaptation types in ecology, mechanisms of speciation
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K2
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8
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Nutrition Types in organisms
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K1, YK1, YK2
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9
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Ecosystem Types (Terrestrial Ecosystems, Biomes)
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K1, K3
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10
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Ecosystem Types (Fresh Water Ecosystems)
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K1, K3
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11
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Ecosystem Types (Marine Ecosystems)
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K1, K3
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12
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Food chain, food web, energy flow, ecological pyramid in ecosystems
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K1, K2, K3
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13
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Natural Matter cycles in ecosystems (Carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, water cycle)
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K1, K2, K3
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14
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Environmental pollution and its effects
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K1, K2
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Dr. Bircan Taşkıran
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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K1: Kocataş, A. (2014). Ekoloji Çevre Biyolojisi. 13. Baskı, DORA, ISBN: 978-605-4798-86-5, 597 s., Bursa.
K2. Gökmen, S. (Ed.). (2011). Genel Ekoloji, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, ISBN: 978-605-5426-36-1, 475 s., Ankara.
K3: Odum, E.P. & Barrett, G.W. (2008). Ekoloji?nin Temel İlkeleri (Beşinci Baskıdan Çeviri, Çeviri Editörü: Kani Işık, Ph.D.), Palme Yayıncılık, ISBN: 978-9944-341-74-5, 624 s., Ankara.
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Supplementary Book
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YK1. Açıkgöz, E. ve Arcak, S. (Eds). (2011). Ekoloji ve Çevre Bilgisi, Anadolu Üniversitesi Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları.
YK2. Kılınç, M. & Kutbay, H.G. (2008). Bitki Ekolojisi, Geliştirilmiş ikinci baskı. Palme Yayıncılık, ISBN: 975-8624-23-0, 490 s., Ankara.
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Goals
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Teaching the definition of "ecology", ecological terms and concepts, ecological cycles, food chain, ecosystem types, the basic principles of ecology, biogeography, environmental biology, environmental protection, biotic and abiotic factors, ecological relationships, humanity`s ecological problems, the relationship between nature and biodiversity protection and sustainable development.
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Content
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The definition of ecology, ecological terms and concepts, ecological factors, ecological relationships, food and energy cycles, lifestyles and nutrition, ecosystem types, population, community, biome, pollution, conservation biology, Environmental Impact Assesment
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Understands and applies the basic principles and theories of biology.
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3
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2
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Applies techniques related to recognition, systematics, conservation and monitoring of diversity of plants, animals, fungi and micro-organisms.
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1
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3
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Comprehends cell, tissue and systems of organisms.
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-
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4
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Comprehends structure, function and physiological relationships of organisms.
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2
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5
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Designs and carries out experiment, and analyze the results and evaluate them.
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-
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6
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Examines the relationship of organisms with each other and with their environment, and uses monitoring techniques.
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4
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7
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Understands technologies including the latest developments in biology.
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2
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8
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Able to use information obtained from biology on health, environment, technology, industry, and industrial facilities.
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4
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9
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Ability to work interdisciplinary individually and as a team.
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3
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10
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Ability to express his/her knowledge orally and in writing.
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4
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11
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Comprehends professional, scientific and ethical responsibilities.
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3
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12
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Gains the ability to identify biological problems.
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4
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13
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Gains the ability to use modern techniques, tools and to follow developments in biological applications.
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2
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14
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Gains the ability to transform acquisitions into the product which could contribute to country`s economy.
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4
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