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Course Description Course Name : Biodiversity in Mediterranean Coastal Areas Course Code : PM-600 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. KEMAL TULÜHAN YILMAZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : recognizes the definition of coastal, coastal resources, coastal waters, coastal ecosystem, the general characteristics of the Mediterranean coastal areas. has information about the distribution of biological diversity in the Mediterranean coast and important bio-diversity areas knows the types of land use in coastal areas and their problems and learns the planning approach preventing unintended use of the coastal dunes. Has information about the techniques and tool of coastal zone management, and the legal and institutional arrangements. examines case studies in the scope of protected coastal zone management. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : introduces the biological diversity of the Mediterranean coastal areas, land use types and gives general information about the problems, to deal with the demands of intensive use of tools needed for the sustainable management and protection of coastal landscapes, to introduce legal and institutional arrangements. Course Contents : The course will be conducted by basic concepts and definitions, the coastal areas of the Mediterranean for the protection of bio-diversity in the sample project and carried out the examination of reports and discussion, either independently or as a group in a chosen field of planning and management approach based on the analysis of the development of the problem in this context, the preparation of a report with mutual discussions in practice. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of coast, coastal resources Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 2 Coastal waters, coastal ecosystem Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 3 General characteristics of the Mediterranean coastal areas Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 4 Biological diversity areas of the Mediterranean coast Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 5 Types of land use in coastal areas and its problems Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 6 Coastal zone management and tools Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 7 Sample applications Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 8 Midterm Preparing for the exam by studying all the lecture and presentations until midterm Midterm 9 Coastal dunes and their misuse Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 10 Bio-diversity-oriented management approach in coastal dunes Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 11 Legal and institutional arrangements Examining of shared lecture ,and study Power Point Presentation 12 The management of protected coastal zone Examining of shared class grade, study Power Point Presentation 13 Practical work and homework The development of planning and management approach based on problem analysis individually or as a group in a chosen field Power Point Presentation 14 Practical work Preparation of report Power Point Presentation 15 The presentation Mutual discussion on the preparation of the report and Power Point presentation Power Point Presentation 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Çakan, H., Yılmaz, K.T. Alphan, H., Ünlükaplan, Y. 2011. Classification and assessment of vegetation for monitoring coastal sand dune succession: the case of Tuzla, Adana/Turkey, Turkish Journal of Botany 35 (2011): 697-711. DOİ: 10.3906/bot-1001-300  Çakan, H., K. T. Yılmaz, A. Duzenli, 2005. First comprehensive assessment of the conservation status of the flora of the Cukurova Deltas, Southern Turkey. Oryx, vol:39/1,p 17-21, Cambridge University Press.  Harmancı, D. S., 2005. “Kıyı Kumullarında Sürdürülen Tarımsal Etkinliklerin Kaynak Kullanım Planlaması Yönünden İncelenmesi.” Ç.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D., Adana.  İzcankurtaran, Y., 2000. “Karataş İlçesi Tuzla Kıyı Şeridinde Plaj Kullanımının Analizi ve Alternatif Kullanım Önerisi“. Ç.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D., Adana.  Kutlu, Ö., 2002. “Seyhan Nehri ve Tuz Gölü Av-Yaban Hayatı Koruma Alanında Tarımsal Alan Kullanımlarının Avi-Fauna Habitatlarının Kaybı Yönünden İncelenmesi”. Ç.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D. FBE.2001.YL.31, Adana.  Ranwell, D. S., 1972. Ecology of Salt Marshes and Sand Dunes. ISBN 0412 10500 4, Chapman&Hall, p.258.  Ranwell, D.S., Rosalind, B., 1986. Coastal dune management guide, Institute of Terrestrial Ecology.  Yılmaz, K. T., 2008. Terrestrial habitats and biodiversity in the Eastern Mediterranean coastal areas of Turkey and conservation concerns. First International Congress Documenting, Analyzing and Managing Biodiversity in the Middle East, 20-23 October 2008, Amman.  Yılmaz, K.T., S. Berberoğlu, H. Çakan, H. Alphan, Y. İzcankurtaran, 2006. Kazanlı Kıyı Kumullarında Koruma Öncelikli Alan Kullanım Planlaması ve Eğitim Programı Uygulaması. TUBITAK / YDABAG-101Y0138Yılmaz, K.T., 2002. Evaluation of the phytosociological data as a tool for indicating coastal dune degradation. Israeli Journal of Plant Sciences, vol:50/3, p.229-238, Laser Pages Publishing Ltd.  Yılmaz, K.T., 1998. Ecological diversity of the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey and its conservation. Biodiversity and Conservation, vol.7, iss.1, p.87-96, Chapman and Hall.  Alphan, H.,1998. “Yumurtalık Dalyan Çamlığı Tabiatı Koruma Alanı’nın Yönetim Planlaması İçin Bir Veri Bankası Oluşturulması”. Ç.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D. (Ç.Ü. Araştırma Fonu, F.B.E. 97 YL 65 nolu Araştırma Projesi, Adana.  Atmaca, F. 2004. “Kumul Ağaçlandırma Çalışmalarında Kullanılan Ağaç Türleri ve Tepe Kapalılıklarının Kumul Vejetasyonu Üzerindeki Etkilerinin Saptanması”. Ç.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D., Adana.  Aytok, Ö., 2001. “Tuzla Kıyı Kumullarında Tarımsal Aktivitelerin Kumul Ekosistemi Üzerindeki Etkilerinin Araştırılması”. Ç.Ü. Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Peyzaj Mimarlığı A.B.D., Adana.  Berberoglu, S., K. T. Yılmaz & C. Ozkan, 2004. Mapping and monitoring of coastal wetlands of Cukurova Delta in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Biodiversity and Conservation, vol. 13, iss. 3, p.615-634, ISSN: 0960-3115, Kluwer Acedemic Publishers.  Clark, J., 1977. Coastal Ecosystem. Ecological Considerations for Management of the Coastal Zone. NOAA, The Conservation Foundation, p.177. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency 0 2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. 5 3 Has advanced knowledge and understanding based on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level to conduct research in the field of landscape design and landscape planning 5 4 Has critical awareness in the field of landscape planning and landscape design in terms of the nature and resources of knowledge as well as producing and testing knowledge 5 5 Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. 5 6 Creates new knowledge skillfully by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of landscaping with information from different disciplines; tackles with the problems which require expertise by using scientific reseach methods 5 7 Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice 0 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 5 9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 4 10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 3 11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 0 12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 3 13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 0 14 Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written 0 15 Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. 0 16 Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans related to landscape planning and landscape design and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes 3 17 Collects data about landscape planning and landscape design and makes interpretation, teaches or announces the acquired knowledge in line with social, scientific and ethical values 2 18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 0 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 15 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6