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  • Course Information
  • Course Title Code Semester Laboratory+Practice (Hour) Pool Type ECTS
    Road Ecology AYH220 SPRING 3+0 E 3
    Learning Outcomes
    1-To have the knowledge the concept and components of road ecology
    2-To have the knowledge measures the impact of roads on wildlife
    3-To have the knowledge of criterias for wildlife bridges
  • ECTS / WORKLOAD
  • ActivityPercentage

    (100)

    NumberTime (Hours)Total Workload (hours)
    Course Duration (Weeks x Course Hours)14342
    Classroom study (Pre-study, practice)7214
    Assignments0000
    Short-Term Exams (exam + preparation) 0000
    Midterm exams (exam + preparation)4011010
    Project0000
    Laboratory 0000
    Final exam (exam + preparation) 6011414
    0000
    Total Workload (hours)   80
    Total Workload (hours) / 30 (s)     2,67 ---- (3)
    ECTS Credit   3
  • Course Content
  • Week Topics Study Metarials
    1 Road ecology R1 Chapter 1
    2 Road effects on wildlife R2 Chapter 2
    3 Field methods to evaluate the impacts of roads on wildlife R1 Chapter 11
    4 Habitat fragmentation caused by roads R1 Chapter 3
    5 Ecological corridors R2 Chapter 2
    6 Road effect zone R1 Chapter 1
    7 Wildlife-roadkill R1 Chapter 13
    8 Permeability R1 Chapter 16
    9 Structures that provide permeability R1 Chapter 16
    10 Ecological effects of railways on wildlife R1 Chapter 26
    11 Incorporating biodiversity issues into road design R1 Chapter 7
    12 Wildlife bridge R1 Chapter 15
    13 Techiques for evaluating the negative effectiveness of road mitigation measures on birds and bats R1 Chapter 33 Chapter 34
    14 Example highways for wildlife protection in the world R2 Chapter 3
    Prerequisites -
    Language of Instruction Turkish
    Responsible Lecturer Dr. Ali Onur Sayar
    Instructors

    1-)Öğretim Görevlisi Dr. Ali Onur Sayar

    Assistants Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tarkan Yorulmaz
    Resources R1. Rodney van der Ree, D. J. S. and C. G. (2014). Handbook of Road Ecology. In 4: Vol. XXXIII (Issue 2). Wiley Blackwell, UK. R2. Clevenger, A., & Huijser, M. (2011). Wildlife crossing structure handbook: Design and Evaluation, e U.S. Department of Transportation, New York.
    Supplementary Book -
    Goals The aim of this course is to teach the concept of road ecology as a rapidly rising science and to teach the applications to reduce the impact of the roads which are a threat to wildlife.
    Content road ecology, ecological corridors, habitat fragmention, road-effect zone, permeability and examples of road ecology
  • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Program Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
    1 To have up-to-date theoretical and practical information about the its study topic. 3
    2 To be able to comprehend all the elements in the structure of different ecosystems and the relations between each other at a basic level. -
    3 Ability to work in difficult conditions in nature, take responsibility as a team member in solving encountered in applications related to the field of study and unpredictable complex problems and to be able to conduct activities for the development of employees under the responsibility of. -
    4 To be able to follow developments in the use of current information and communication technologies and to be reached a sufficient level. -
    5 Learning the principles of identification and management of protected areas by integration of wildlife into forest management and the philosophy of sustainable conservation and use. 4
    6 Engaging in entrepreneurial activities by evaluating the opportunities of the day and by assuming responsibility within the institution or individually. -
    7 To be having the knowledge and skills to make statistical and eco-sociological evaluation and interpretation, to be able to recognize the Turkey`s wildlife resources, the biological diversity and bio-geography, to conduct field studies in the field, to analyze the data obtained. 3
    8 Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, public relations, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety. -
    9 To have knowledge and skills about diversity of wild animals and their ecology, biology, systematics, inventory, protection, transportation, production, monitoring, improvement of habitats, artificial and natural hunting, controlled hunting, marketing methods, hunting and wildlife tourism. -
    10 To be able to use modern technology and appropriate methods, necessary tools and equipment in human activities such as forestry, mining and wildlife applications. 4
    11 To be able to comprehend national and international environmental policies, laws and other written legal rules and obligations. -
    12 Selects and uses the modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the its study area -
    13 To have the ability to knowledge and interpret the legislation related to the field of study. -
    14 To have universal, social and professional ethics awareness related to the field of study. -
    15 To be able to dominance written and oral communication techniques related to the field of study. -
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