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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 ecology and sub-sections, the relationship between ecology and other related disciplines
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K2, YK1
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2
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Ecological terminology and basic ecological concepts
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K2, YK1
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3
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Ecological factors (biotic and abiotic)
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K2, YK2
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4
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Ecosystem components, the basic ecological relationships; food and energy relations, competition
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K1, K2
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5
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Autoecology, synecology, population ecology, community ecology, biogeography
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K1, YK1
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6
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The ecology of autotrophic organisms according to their nutrition and lifestyles; photosynthesis, chemosynthesis
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K1, YK1, YK2
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7
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The ecology of heterotrophic organisms according to their nutrition and lifestyles; holozoic life (carnivore)
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K1, K2
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8
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Midterm exams
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9
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The ecology of heterotrophic organisms according to their nutrition and lifestyles; holozoic life (omnivore, herbivore)
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K1, YK1
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10
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The ecology of heterotrophic organisms according to their nutrition and lifestyles; symbiotic life (commensalism, mutualism, parasitism)
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K1, YK1
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11
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The ecology of heterotrophic organisms according to their nutrition and lifestyles; saprophytic life
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K2, YK1
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12
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Ecosystem types, the world Biomes and their importance
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K1, YK2
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13
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Food chain of Ecosystems, energy flow, ecological pyramid
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K2, YK1
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14
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Natural substance cycles (carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, water cycles) in Ecosystems
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K1, YK1
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15
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Wildlife and ecology, environmental pollution, threats to biodiversity and wildlife, conservation biology, ecological measures, EIA
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K1, K2
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Coordinator
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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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K1. Odum, E.P. & Barrett, G.W. (2008). Ekoloji?nin Temel İlkeleri (Beşinci Baskıdan Çeviri, Çeviri Editörü: Kani Işık, Ph.D.), Palme Yayıncılık, ISBN: 978-9944-341-74-5, 624 s., Ankara.
K2. Gökmen, S. (Ed.). (2007). Genel Ekoloji, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Yayın No: 1160, ISBN: 978-9944-77-170-2, 475 s., Ankara.
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Supplementary Book
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YK1. Açıkgöz, E. ve Arcak, S. (Eds). (2011). Ekoloji ve Çevre Bilgisi, Anadolu Üniversitesi Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları.
YK2. Kılınç, M. & Kutbay, H.G. (2008). Bitki Ekolojisi, Geliştirilmiş ikinci baskı. Palme Yayıncılık, ISBN: 975-8624-23-0, 490 s., Ankara.
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Goals
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Teaching the definition of "ecology", ecological terms and concepts, ecological cycles, food chain, ecosystem types, the basic principles of ecology, biogeography, environmental biology, environmental protection, biotic and abiotic factors, ecological relationships, humanity`s ecological problems, the relationship between nature and biodiversity protection and sustainable development.
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Content
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The definition of ecology, ecological terms and concepts, ecological factors, ecological relationships, food and energy cycles, lifestyles and nutrition, ecosystem types, population, community, biome, pollution, conservation biology, Environmental Impact Assesment
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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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3
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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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1
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3
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Comprehends cell, tissue and systems of organisms.
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-
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4
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Comprehends structure, function and physiological relationships of organisms.
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2
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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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4
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7
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Understands technologies including the latest developments in biology.
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2
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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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4
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9
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Ability to work interdisciplinary individually and as a team.
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3
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10
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Ability to express his/her knowledge orally and in writing.
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4
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11
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Comprehends professional, scientific and ethical responsibilities.
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3
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12
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Gains the ability to identify biological problems.
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4
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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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2
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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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4
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