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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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Historical development of etology.
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R1 Chapter 1
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2
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Basic concepts of wild animal behavior.
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R1 Chapter 1
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3
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Methods used in behavior research.
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R3 Chapter 6-7
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4
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Behavior brought with birth.
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R1 Chapter 4
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5
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Learning behaviors in wild animals
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R1 Chapter 8
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6
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Nutritional behaviors in wild animals
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R3 Chapter 12
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7
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Social behavior in wild animals
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R2 Chapter 11; R3 Chapter 19
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8
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Exploration, curiosity and game behavior.
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R3 Chapter 10
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9
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Reproductive behavior in wild animals
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R1 Chapter 12; R3 Chapter 14
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10
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Communal behavior in animals.
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R2 Chapter 11; R3 Chapter 3
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11
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Communication mechanisms in wild animals
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R1 Chapter 14; R3 Chapter 17
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12
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Nesting behaviors in wild animals
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R2 Chapter 9
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13
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Hunting strategies in wild animals
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R2 Chapter 4
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14
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Intelligence level in wild animals
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R1 Chapter 5-7
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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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Lecturer Ali Onur SAYAR
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Resources
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R1. Bolhuis J.J., Giraldeau, L., (2005). The Behavior of Animals, Mechanisms, function, and evolution (1st ed). Blackwell Publishing, Oxford.
R2. Davies, N. B., Krebs, J. R., & West, S. A. (2012). An introduction to behavioral ecology (4th ed). Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester.
R3. Goodenough, J., McGuire, B., & Jakob, E. (2009). Perspectives on animal behavior. John Wiley & Sons, New York.
R3. Goodenough, J., McGuire, B., & Wallace, R. A. (2001). Perspectives on animal behavior. John Wiley and sons.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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To understand the behavior of wild animals in their habitats, to understand the behavioral mechanisms that enable animals to survive in their life cycles.
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Content
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Historical development of etology. Basic concepts of animal behavior. Methods used in behavior research. Behavior brought with birth. Learned behaviors. Nutrition, nesting, breeding discovery, curiosity and play behaviors. Social behavior in animals. Intelligence in wild animals,
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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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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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2
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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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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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-
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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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4
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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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4
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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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3
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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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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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2
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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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14
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To have universal, social and professional ethics awareness related to the field of study.
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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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