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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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The definition of ecology, history and ecology sections.
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R1-R2
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2
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Concepts related to spatial ecology and vibrant communities.
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R1-R2
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3
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Minimum Liebig Concept, tolerance law, the concept of optimum and limiting factors.
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R1-R2
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4
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Ecological relationships, and ecological factors, the concept and classification of ecological factors.
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R1-R2
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5
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Climate factors (light, temperature), and the effects of living beings.
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R1-R2-S1
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6
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Climate factors (humidity, precipitation, wind), and the effects of living beings.
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R1-R2-S1
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7
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Mid-term exam
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8
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Edaphic factors and the effects of living beings.
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R1-R2-S1
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9
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Biotic factors (competition, nutrition, symbiosis et al.)
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R1-R2-S1
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10
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Population ecology (structural characteristics of the population)
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R1-R2-S1
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11
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Population growth and the balance of the population
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R1-R2-S1
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12
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Ecology of communities (community concept and characteristics of the species that make up comunity)
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R1-R2-S1
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13
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Structural and functional properties of communities
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R1-R2-S1
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14
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The concept of ecosystem and ecosystem elements and functional characteristics
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R1-R2-S1
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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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Professor Dr. Ozcan OZKAN
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1-Boşgelmez, A., Boşgelmez, İ.İ., Savaşçı, S., Paslı, N., Kaynaş, S. 2000. Ekoloji I. ISVAK yayın No.6, 2. baskı. 884 s., Ankara
R2-Geldiay, R. ve Kocataş, A. 1975. Genel Ekoloji. Ege Üniv. Fen Fak. Yay. No. 65, 313 s., İzmir.
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Supplementary Book
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S1-Çepel, N. 1988. Orman Ekolojisi. İstanbul Üniv. Orman Fak.Yay. No. 399. 536s., İstanbul.
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Goals
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The history of the science of ecology and related concepts are introduced. For this purpose, aims to teach the basic concepts and principles of ecology.
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Content
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The definition of ecology, history and ecology sections. Concepts related to spatial ecology and vibrant communities. Minimum Liebig Concept, tolerance law, the concept of optimum and limiting factors. Ecological relationships, and ecological factors, the concept and classification of ecological factors. Climate factors (light, temperature), and the effects of living beings. Climate factors (humidity, precipitation, wind), and the effects of living beings. Edaphic factors and the effects of living beings. Biotic factors (competition, nutrition, symbiosis et al.) Population ecology (structural characteristics of the population) Population growth and the balance of the population. Ecology of communities (community concept and characteristics of the species that make up comunity). Structural and functional properties of communities. The concept of ecosystem and ecosystem elements and functional characteristics of the ecosystem
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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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4
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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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5
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3
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Comprehends cell, tissue and systems of organisms.
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5
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4
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Comprehends structure, function and physiological relationships of organisms.
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3
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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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3
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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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5
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7
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Understands technologies including the latest developments in biology.
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5
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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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3
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11
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Comprehends professional, scientific and ethical responsibilities.
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4
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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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4
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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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3
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