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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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Species, Speciation, Population, Biodiversity and related concepts
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R1 Chapter 2
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2
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The importance of biodiversity for ecosystems, species diversity in the world
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R1 Chapter 2
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3
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History and development of biological diversity
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R1 Chapter 1
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4
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Methods for determining the biodiversity
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R1 Chapter 3
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5
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Biodiversity in different ecosystems
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R1 Chapter 3
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6
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Factors affecting biodiversity
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R1 Chapter 4
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7
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Indicator species, target species, Flag species, Umbrella Species concepts
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R1 Chapter 6
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8
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Management of factors that threaten biological diversity
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R1 Chapter 10
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9
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Current issues of conservation practices
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R2 Chapter 1
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10
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Habitat disintegration; Barriers, regional protection, habitat corridors and passageways
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R1 Chapter 7
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11
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Overhunting, exotic species, pollution
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R1 Chapter 6
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12
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Current issues of conservation practices from a genetic perspective
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R2 Chapter 1
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13
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Financing of conservation applications
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R2 Chapter 5
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14
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Management of protected areas and biodiversity
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R2 Chapter 6
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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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Lect. Mina Cansu Karaer
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Instructors
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1-)11159 11159 11159
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Primack, R. B. (2014). Essentials of conservation biology. (6th ed.). Sinauer Associates, Oxford University Press, New York.
R2. Leveque, C., & Mounolou, J. C. (2013). Biyoçeşitlilik, biyolojik devinimler ve koruma (1.baskı). H. H. Başıbüyük, A. Yılmaz & S.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1. Kaynak, S. (2001). Biyolojik çeşitlilik ve çevre koruma rehberi. Türkiye Tabiatını Koruma Derneği, Ankara.
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Goals
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To teach biological diversity in the world and in our country, to understand the biological richness of our country, to understand the importance of biological diversity and its place in wildlife, to show the factors affecting biological diversity, to develop solutions
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Content
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The concept and importance of biodiversity, Factors affecting biodiversity and management of these factors, Habitat fragmentation, pollution, corridor effect, barrier effect, exotic species, ecosystem management, conservation strategies, and financing problem
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To have up-to-date theoretical and practical information about the its study topic.
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1
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2
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To be able to comprehend all the elements in the structure of different ecosystems and the relations between each other at a basic level.
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4
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3
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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.
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-
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4
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To be able to follow developments in the use of current information and communication technologies and to be reached a sufficient level.
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-
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5
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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.
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3
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6
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Engaging in entrepreneurial activities by evaluating the opportunities of the day and by assuming responsibility within the institution or individually.
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-
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7
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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.
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3
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8
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Having sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, public relations, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
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-
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9
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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.
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-
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10
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To be able to use modern technology and appropriate methods, necessary tools and equipment in human activities such as forestry, mining and wildlife applications.
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-
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11
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To be able to comprehend national and international environmental policies, laws and other written legal rules and obligations.
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2
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12
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Selects and uses the modern techniques, tools and information technologies required for applications related to the its study area
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-
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13
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To have the ability to knowledge and interpret the legislation related to the field of study.
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3
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14
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To have universal, social and professional ethics awareness related to the field of study.
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3
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15
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To be able to dominance written and oral communication techniques related to the field of study.
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