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  • Course Information
  • Course Title Code Semester Laboratory+Practice (Hour) Pool Type ECTS
    Arid Zone Forests OR1521 FALL-SPRING 3+0 E 6
    Learning Outcomes
    1-Understands definitions and concepts related to drought
    2-Interprets the edaphic features of arid and semi-arid regions.
    3-Recognizes forest formations developing in arid and semi-arid regions.
  • ECTS / WORKLOAD
  • ActivityPercentage

    (100)

    NumberTime (Hours)Total Workload (hours)
    Course Duration (Weeks x Course Hours)14342
    Classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14456
    Assignments4012525
    Short-Term Exams (exam + preparation) 0000
    Midterm exams (exam + preparation)012020
    Project0000
    Laboratory 0000
    Final exam (exam + preparation) 6013030
    0000
    Total Workload (hours)   173
    Total Workload (hours) / 30 (s)     5,77 ---- (6)
    ECTS Credit   6
  • Course Content
  • Week Topics Study Metarials
    1 Definition of arid region and general concepts R1 C1
    2 Using the method used to distinguish arid regions SR3
    3 Methods of monitoring the adverse effects of arid and semi-arid conditions and ecological parameters that can be used in monitoring SR2
    4 Arid and semi-arid regions in the world and Turkey SR1
    5 Climatic characteristics of arid and semi-arid regions R1 C2
    6 Soil properties of arid and semi-arid regions R4 C5
    7 Developing forest formations in arid and semi-arid regions R2 C1
    8 Developing forest formations in arid and semi-arid regions R2 C2
    9 Planting studies in arid and semi-arid regions SR4
    10 Issues to consider and strategies to improve planting success R3 C3
    11 Maintenance interventions that can be applied in forests of arid and semi-arid regions R3 C4
    12 Specifics and species selection in the afforestation of arid and semi-arid areas R3 C5
    13 Adverse effects of arid and semi-arid conditions on forestry practices R4 C2
    14 Consideration and application of forestry practices in arid and semi-arid regions in our country R5
    Prerequisites yok
    Language of Instruction Turkish
    Responsible Prof. Dr. M. Nuri ÖNER
    Instructors -
    Assistants Assist. Prof. Dr. Figen ÇAKIR Assist. Prof. Dr. Bora İMAL Res. Assist. Özlem EKEN
    Resources R1:Drought in arid and semi-arid region. A Multi-Disciplinary and Cross-Country Perspective. Kurt Schwabe, Jose Albiac, Jeffery D. Connor, Rashid M. Hassan, Liliana Meza González. ISBN: 978-94-007-6635-8 (Print) 978-94-007-6636-5 (Online), R2:Afforestation, Reforestation and Forest Restoration in Arid and Semi-arid areas. A manual of technology & management. ISBN: 978-94-007-7451-3 (E book) Springer Dordrecht Heidelberg London New York, Mayer, R3:H., Aksoy, H.1998. Türkiye`nin ormanları, Batı Karadeniz Ormancılık Araştırma Enstitüsü Müdürlüğü, Muhtelif Yayın No: 1, Bolu. R4:Akman, Y., 1995. Türkiye Orman Vejetasyonu, Ankara Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Biyoloji Bölümü, Ankara. Atalay, İ., 1994. Türkiye Vejetasyon Coğrafyası, Ege Üniversitesi Basımevi, R5:Genç, M. 2004. Silvikültür Tekniği, S.D.Ü.Orman Fakültesi Yayın No:46, 357 s., Isparta, R6:Odabaşı, T., Çalışkan, A., Bozkuş, H.F. 2004. Silvikültür Tekniği (Silvikültür II), İ.Ü.Yayın No: 4459, O.F.Yayın No:475, 314 s., İstanbul.
    Supplementary Book SR1:Uslu, S. 1959. İç Anadolu Steplerinin Antropojen Karakteri Üzerine Araştırmalar? . Z.V Orman Fakültesi Umum Müdürlüğü Yayınlarından No:302/15, İstanbul, SR2:Türkeş, M. 1990. Türkiye`de Kurak Bölgeler ve Önemli Kurak Yıllar . İ.Ü.Deniz Bilimleri ve Coğrafya Enstitüsü, Doktora Tezi, İstanbul, SR3:Uluocak, N. 1978. Kurak Mıntıkalar Ormancılık Problemleri . Ders Notları, İ.Ü. Orman Fakültesi, İstanbul.
    Goals The aim of the course; To provide information on the identification, maintenance, conservation, improvement and continuity of forests growing in arid and semi-arid regions, and to give them the ability to demonstrate strategies that will enhance success in silvicultural interventions and approaches
    Content Definition of arid region and general concepts, Arid and semi-arid regions in the world and Turkey, developing forest formations in arid and semi-arid regions, maintenance interventions that can be applied in forests of arid and semi-arid regions. adverse effects of arid and semi-arid conditions on forestry practices, Consideration and application of forestry practices in arid and semi-arid regions in our country
  • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Program Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
    1 Must learn the methods of both improving the basic sciences and engineering knowledge and obtaining new knowledges at a level of expertise -
    2 Must be able to design, develop, and apply methods and experiments at advanced level to solve forestry problems, and analyses and interpret their results -
    3 Must be able to provide solutions for the country?s forestry and environmental problems by considering global, public and ecosystem conditions 3
    4 Must be able to setup interdisciplinary approach to reach an advanced solution for forestry problems 4
    5 Must be able to act in an advanced level of professional ethics and responsibility during the identification and resolution of problems encountered in forestry 4
    6 Must be able to do the task in a single or multi-disciplinary working groups, and be able to show effective communication -
    7 Must have the ability to effective use of both information technologies and a foreign language at an advanced level -
    8 Must be able to describe, foresee and solve the current problems in the fields of forestry and other related problems at advanced level brought by current global developments -
    9 Must be able to use the tools and techniques required for forestry applications at an advanced level -
    10 Must be able to think, interpret, analyse and synthesize forestry practices at an advanced level by using a three dimensional perspective 3
    11 Must be able to research and survey any kinds of natural resources and event, and write advanced reliable reports by using the achieved findings -
    12 Must be able to understand the necessity of life-long learning at an advanced level, and to be able to use the methods that keeps obtained knowledge up date -
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