| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- can explain the background of biodiversity and describe the biodiversity. Also, can understand and declare the relationship between biodiversity and molecular biology-genetics.
- can understand and exemplify diversification mechanisms.
- can establish the relationships between biodiversity, gene resources and biotechnology.
- can define the terms extinction, destruction, overexploitation and exotic species. Also, can understand and answer questions about these concepts.
- have information about Turkey's biodiversity and can give information and examples about conservation efforts.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | No |
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| Course Description | In this course, students learn about biodiversity, its basic components, the pattern of biodiversity, measurement methods, its function in the continuity of ecosystems, and the value of biodiversity. They also gain knowledge about threats to biodiversity, the effects of human activities on biodiversity, various conservation strategies, and global conservation approaches. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Background of Biodiversity, Basic Concepts, Definition Species Concept, Classification of Organisms |
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2nd Week |
Species Concept, Classification of Organisms |
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3rd Week |
The Mechanisms at Work in the Diversification, Pattern and Measurement Methods of Biodiversity |
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4th Week |
Biodiversity and the functioning of ecological systems |
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5th Week |
The dynamics of biodiversity and effects on human health |
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6th Week |
Genetic resources and biotechnology |
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7th Week |
Valuing biodiversity |
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8th Week |
Biodiversity threats: extinction, human activities, destruction, overexploitation |
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9th Week |
Biodiversity, climate change, endangered ecosystems and measures |
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10th Week |
Biodiversity conservation: conservation at species and population levels |
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11th Week |
Biodiversity conservation: protected areas |
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12th Week |
Biodiversity conservation, human societies, and international conservation strategies |
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13th Week |
Turkey's biodiversity and conservation studies in Turkey |
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14th Week |
Technical trip |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Biodiversity, Christian Leveque ve Jean-Claude Mounolou (2004), John Wiley and Sons Limited, England.
Biodiversity: An Introduction, Kevin J. Gaston ve John I. Spicer (2004), Blackwell Publishing, USA.
Essentials of Conservation Biology, Richard B. Primack, Sinauer Associates, USA. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
- Problem Solving
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Quiz |
2 |
20 |
| Presentation of Article |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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70 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
30 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
2 |
8 |
16 |
| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
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|
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| Quiz |
2 |
0.5 |
1 |
| Article Presentation |
1 |
12 |
12 |
| Total Work Load | 120 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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