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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 to lichenology; definition of lichen; the history and development of lichenology
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R1, R2, R3, SR1
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2
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Symbiosis and lichens; anatomical and morphological characteristics of lichens; the cortex, medulla, algal layer; photobionts and mycobionts in lichen thalli
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R1, R2, R3, SR1
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3
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Reproduction in lichens; sexual reproduction; the reproductive organ types; vegetative reproduction; isidia; soredia; blastidia
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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4
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Physiological features of lichens; photosynthesis, respiration, growth, intake of water and mineral
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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5
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Lichen biochemistry and secondary compounds; productions and functions in lichens
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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6
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Ecological features and the importance of lichens; habitats and biogeographic features
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R1, R2, R3
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7
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Economic uses of lichens
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R1, R2, R3
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8
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Economic uses of lichens
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R1, R2, R3
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9
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Lichenicol lichens and Fungi
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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10
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The use of lichens as indicators of air pollution: on-site use, use with carrying of
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R1, R2, R3, SR2
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11
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Collection, preservation and identification of lichens
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R1, R2, R3, SR1
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12
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Classification of Lichens; Lichenology researches in Turkey
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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13
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Lichenometry, crustose lichen samples from Turkey
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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14
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Fruticose and foliose lichen samples from Turkey
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R1, R2, R3, SR1, SR2, SR3
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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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Prof. Dr. Tamer KEÇELİ
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Nash III, T.H. (ed.). (2008) Lichen Biology, Second Edition. Cambridge University Press, UK, 486 pp.
R2. Güner, H., Aysel, V. & Sukatar, A. (1992). Tohumsuz Bitkiler Sistematiği II. Cilt (Mantar ve Likenler), Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi, Bornava/İzmir.
R3. Güner, H. (1986). Likenlerin Biyolojisi ve Ege Bölgesinde Bulunan Bazı Liken Türleri. Ege Ü. Fen Fak. Kitapları Serisi No 92, İzmir.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1. Altuner, Z. (2012). Sistematik Botanik-2, Aktif Yayınevi, İstanbul.
SR2. Van Herk, K., Aptroot, A. & Sparrius, L.B. (2017). Veldgids Korstmossen. Tweede herziene druk. KNNV Uitgeverij: Zeist. ISBN 9789050116428., 371 pp.
SR3. Asta, J., Van Haluwyn, C. & Bertrand, M. (2016). Guide des lichens de France: Lichens des roches, Belin, 384 pp.
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Goals
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Structural features, functions, diversity, ecological and economic importance of lichens, of teaching with examples from Turkey.
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Content
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Introduction to lichenology; lichen definition; history and development of lichenology. Classification of lichens. Symbiosis and lichens; anatomical and morphological features of lichens; cortex; medulla, gonidia. Reproduction in lichens; sexual reproduction; reproductive organ types; vegetative reproduction; isidier; soreds; blastids. Examples of foliose, fruticose and crustose lichens. Physiological features of lichens. Lichen biochemistry, ecological features and economic importance of lichens, living environments, biogeographical features. The importance of lichens in succession. Collection and identification of lichens from the field. Use of lichens as air pollution indicators. Classification of lichens; Lichenology studies in Turkey, Turkey lichens.
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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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2
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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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5
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3
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Comprehends cell, tissue and systems of organisms.
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2
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4
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Comprehends structure, function and physiological relationships of organisms.
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4
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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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5
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7
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Understands technologies including the latest developments in biology.
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1
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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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-
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9
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Ability to work interdisciplinary individually and as a team.
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1
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10
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Ability to express his/her knowledge orally and in writing.
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11
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Comprehends professional, scientific and ethical responsibilities.
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12
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Gains the ability to identify biological problems.
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2
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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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1
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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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1
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