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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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Basic terminology on environment
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R1. Unit2
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3
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Global environmental problems
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R1. Unit3
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4
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Consequences of environmental problems
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R1. Unit4
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5
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History of Environment, Origins of Human and Nature conflict
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R1. Unit5, R2. Unit1
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6
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Sociobiology
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R2. Unit2
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7
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The paradox of sacrifice
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R2. Unit3
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8
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Behavior ecology; Genetic and environmental components of behavior
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R2. Unit4
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9
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Comparative discussion of ethics, environmental ethics, bioethics
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R1. Unit6
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10
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Anthropocentric Environmental Ethics
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R1. Unit7
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11
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Environmental ethics in pain and life perspective
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R1. Unit8
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12
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Environmental Ethics in Holistic perspective
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R1. Unit9
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13
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Sustainability and Environment
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R1. Unit10
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14
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Case studies
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R1. Unit11, R2. Unit5
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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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1-)Doçent Dr. Okan Ürker
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Assistants
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Associate Professor Tarkan YORULMAZ
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Resources
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R1. Des Jardins, J.R. (2006). Çevre Etiği - Çevre Felsefesine Giriş. İmge Kitabevi, Ankara.
R2. Barash, D. (1982). Sociobiology and Behavior (2nd edition). Elsevier, New York.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1. Dawkins, R. (2004). Gen Bencildir. TÜBİTAK Yayınları. Ankara.
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Goals
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The aim of this course is to show the way of sustainable solutions in the interest of global environmental problems by using environmental ethics approach.
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Content
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Basic terminology related to environment, global environmental problems, environmental history, sociobiology, sacrifice paradox, behavioral ecology, comparisons of ethics-environmental ethics-bioethics, sustainability and environment, case studies.
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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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-
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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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-
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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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-
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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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4
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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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5
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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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5
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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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-
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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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-
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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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-
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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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-
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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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-
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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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5
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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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4
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