| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Education | FBO385 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ahmet BİLGİN
Prof. Dr. Ayla KARATAŞ
Prof. Dr. Fikriye POLAT
Associate Prof. Dr. Elif ÖZATA YÜCEL
Assistant Prof. Dr. Çiğdem YAĞCI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Students will define environmental science,
2) Students will understand the historical development of environmental science,
3) Students will be able to get information about regional environmental problems,
4) Students will comprehend air, water, soil and noise pollution and their control,
5) Students will be able to get information about establishments related to environmental science,
6) Students will comprehend environmental science education and its importance,
7) Students will understand the environmental legislation,
8) Students will comprehend the importance of environment for sustainable development
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Subject and scope of ecology, hierarchy in biology, ecosystem, trophic structure of ecosystem, gradients and ecotones, ecosystem examples, ecological footprint concept, energy, sunlight and energy conversion in ecosystems, efficiency concept, food chains and energy sharing in food web, carrying capacity and the concept of sustainability; bio geochemical cycles; nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, carbon and water cycle, bioaccumulation; limiting and regulatory factors, Liebig's law of minimum, ecotypes, soil and fire ecology, global climate change, population ecology, population characteristics, biotic potential, bearing capacity, population genetics, community ecology, types of interactions between two species, coevolution, group selection: evolution of cooperation, interspecies competition, commensalism, cooperation, mutualism, hunting, parasitism, allelopathy, grazing; habitat, ecological niche; community-level biodiversity; ecosystem development (succession), the concept of climax; biomes.
Weekly Schedule
1) What are the benefits of modeling in ecology2) The concept of the ecosystem Ecosystem trophic structure
3) Research of Ecosystem
4) energy in food chain and food network
5) Bio-geochemical cycles
6) Loopback Paths
7) Bounding and regulatory factors in ecosystems
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Population ecology
10) Regulation of population size
11) Community ecology Interactions between species
12) Habitat, niche, niche group properties Community-level diversity
13) Suxesion
14) Agricultural landscapes and thecno-ecosystems
15) Major ecosystem types and bioms
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Ekolojinin temel ilkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum/ Palme Yayınevi
2- Ekoloji/ Nihat Şişli
3- Ekoloji ve Çevre Bilimleri/ Fikret Berkes
4- Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum7 Palme Yayınevi
5- Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum7 Palme Yayınevi
6- Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum7 Palme Yayınevi
7- Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum7 Palme Yayınevi
8- Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum7 Palme Yayınevi
9- Ekolojinin Temel İlkeleri/ Eugene P. Odum7 Palme Yayınevi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Group Study
7) Brain Storming
8) Case Study
9) Self Study
10) Problem Solving
11) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required