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  • Course Information
  • Course Title Code Semester Laboratory+Practice (Hour) Pool Type ECTS
    Fire Ecology YBN513 FALL-SPRING 3+0 Fac./ Uni. E 6
    Learning Outcomes
    1-Exemplifies on general conceptual terminology of fire ecology.
    2-Identifies the natural role of fires.
    3-Exemplifies on the post-fire regeneration techniques and their effects.
    4-Lists the stages of preparing fire risk map.
  • ECTS / WORKLOAD
  • ActivityPercentage

    (100)

    NumberTime (Hours)Total Workload (hours)
    Course Duration (Weeks x Course Hours)14342
    Classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14342
    Assignments0000
    Short-Term Exams (exam + preparation) 0000
    Midterm exams (exam + preparation)0000
    Project0000
    Laboratory 0000
    Final exam (exam + preparation) 10019090
    0000
    Total Workload (hours)   174
    Total Workload (hours) / 30 (s)     5,8 ---- (6)
    ECTS Credit   6
  • Course Content
  • Week Topics Study Metarials
    1 Introduction, Objectives And Learning Objectives R1, Unit1
    2 The concept of fire and the fire types, fire regimes R1, Unit2
    3 Fire related plant traits R1, Unit3
    4 Mediterranean type ecosystems and fire R1, Unit4
    5 Fire ecology of the Mediterranean Basin R1, Unit5
    6 Trait evolution depended to the fire R1, Unit6
    7 Fire and the origins of Mediterranean type vegetation R1, Unit7
    8 Post-Fire Regeneration Technics and Its Effects on Plant-Animal Communities R1, Unit8
    9 Plant diversity and fire R1, Unit9
    10 Animal diversity and fire, Alien species and fire R1, Unit10
    11 Climate, fire and geology in the convergence of Mediterranean-type climate ecosystems R1, Unit11
    12 Forests of Turkey in the context of climate change adaptation and harmonization against the fire R1, Unit12
    13 Preparing the Forest Fire Risk Maps R1, Unit13
    14 Fire management, Treatments of Conservation Management ? Case Studies R1, Unit14
    Prerequisites -
    Language of Instruction Turkish
    Responsible Assistant Professor Okan ÜRKER
    Instructors -
    Assistants -
    Resources R1. Keeley, J.E., Bond, W.J. Bradstock, R.A. Pausas, J.G. Rundel, P.W. (2012). Fire in Mediterranean ecosystems: ecology, evolution, and management. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
    Supplementary Book SR1. Zeydanlı, U. Turak, A. Bilgin, C. Kınıkoğlu, Y. Yalçın, S. Doğan, H. (2010). İklim Değişikliği ve Ormancılık: Modellerden Uygulamaya. Doğa Koruma Merkezi. Ankara. SR2. Çolak, A.H. (2001). Ormanda Doğa Koruma. Milli Parklar ve Av-Yaban Hayatı Genel Müdürlüğü Yayınları, Ankara.
    Goals The aim of this course is to learning of the knowledge on properties of fire regimes and fires in natural ecosystems, the knowledge on fire-prone ecosystems and fire-adaptations of plant species found in these ecosystems, the knowledge on the relationship between fire and plant and animal diversity, the knowledge on fire management concept.
    Content General concepts of fire ecology, The role of fires in natural ecosystems, Post-fire regeneration of plant and animal populations, Fire adaptations of plant species.
  • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Program Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
    1 To gain the ability of identifying wildlife problems, and to produce alternative solutions to global, social and ecosystem conditions. 5
    2 To have the ability to balance between the protection and utilization of wildlife products and services. 4
    3 To transfer the current developments in the field of wildlife both in written and verbally. -
    4 To gain the knowledge and skills to make himself/herself successful in his/her academic career. -
    5 To have the ability of teamwork, acting independently, using initiative, analytical thinking and effective communication. -
    6 To gain the ability to define a problem independently, suggest solution methods, apply them and evaluate the results. 4
    7 To develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on wildlife related issues and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes. -
    8 To gains the ability to evaluate national and international current issues related to wildlife. 4
    9 To reach scientific resources by using up-to-date information and communication technologies required by the Wildlife field. -
    10 To transfer the knowledge about the wild life sciences by using modern techniques and equipments -
    11 To communicate in written and verbal level in the official language of the program. -
    12 To gain the knowledge of developing methodology related to Sustainable Wildlife management plans. -
    13 To behave professionally and obey ethic values about vocational issues. -
    14 To gain awareness and ability on the protection of wild life and natural resources and to inform the public on these issues -
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