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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, Objectives And Learning Objectives
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R1, Unit1
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2
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The concept of fire and the fire types, fire regimes
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R1, Unit2
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3
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Fire related plant traits
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R1, Unit3
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4
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Mediterranean type ecosystems and fire
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R1, Unit4
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5
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Fire ecology of the Mediterranean Basin
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R1, Unit5
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6
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Trait evolution depended to the fire
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R1, Unit6
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7
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Fire and the origins of Mediterranean type vegetation
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R1, Unit7
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8
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Post-Fire Regeneration Technics and Its Effects on Plant-Animal Communities
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R1, Unit8
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9
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Plant diversity and fire
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R1, Unit9
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10
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Animal diversity and fire, Alien species and fire
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R1, Unit10
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11
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Climate, fire and geology in the convergence of Mediterranean-type climate ecosystems
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R1, Unit11
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12
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Forests of Turkey in the context of climate change adaptation and harmonization against the fire
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R1, Unit12
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13
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Preparing the Forest Fire Risk Maps
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R1, Unit13
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14
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Fire management, Treatments of Conservation Management ? Case Studies
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R1, Unit14
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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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Assistant Professor Okan ÜRKER
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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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.
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Supplementary Book
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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.
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Goals
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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.
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Content
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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.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To gain the ability of identifying wildlife problems, and to produce alternative solutions to global, social and ecosystem conditions.
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5
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2
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To have the ability to balance between the protection and utilization of wildlife products and services.
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4
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3
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To transfer the current developments in the field of wildlife both in written and verbally.
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4
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To gain the knowledge and skills to make himself/herself successful in his/her academic career.
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5
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To have the ability of teamwork, acting independently, using initiative, analytical thinking and effective communication.
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6
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To gain the ability to define a problem independently, suggest solution methods, apply them and evaluate the results.
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4
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7
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To develop strategies, policies and implementation plans on wildlife related issues and evaluate the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
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8
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To gains the ability to evaluate national and international current issues related to wildlife.
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4
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9
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To reach scientific resources by using up-to-date information and communication technologies required by the Wildlife field.
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10
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To transfer the knowledge about the wild life sciences by using modern techniques and equipments
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11
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To communicate in written and verbal level in the official language of the program.
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12
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To gain the knowledge of developing methodology related to Sustainable Wildlife management plans.
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13
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To behave professionally and obey ethic values about vocational issues.
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14
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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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