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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Germination Ecology |
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| Course Code |
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BY-539 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DARICI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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brings a viewpoint to the nature
researches an ecological event through germination and generalize it to other areas
reviews dimensions of relationships between living things as part of germination and introduce some details
is aware that every living species is a different individual and realize their limits of reactions
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To develop introducing relationships between germination and factors affecting germination in an ecological way
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| Course Contents |
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Definition of seed, main properties of angiosperms and gymnosperms, distribution of genders in plants
Fertilization in Angiosperms (Porogamy, kalazogamy, multiple union)
Germination and Dormancy and their importance
Primer Dormancy, Seconder Dormancy, Special Dormancy and Double Dormancy
Internal and external factors affecting germination: External Factors
Internal and external factors affecting germination: Internal Factors
Physical Factors (Temperature, light, water, salinity)
Rain effects, dormancy-moisture relations, soil structure, texture, soil moisture, bury depth
Chemical factors (Soil chemical contents, effects of soil solution)
Germination Inhibitors
Biological Factors (Symbiotic and non-symbiotic germination)
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Definition of seed, main properties of angiosperms and gymnosperms, distribution of genders in plants
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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2 |
Fertilization in Angiosperms (Porogamy, kalazogamy, multiple union)
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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3 |
Germination and Dormancy and their importance
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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4 |
Germination and Dormancy and their importance
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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5 |
Primer Dormancy, Seconder Dormancy, Special Dormancy and Double Dormancy
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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6 |
Internal and external factors affecting germination: External Factors
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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Internal and external factors affecting germination: Internal Factors
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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8 |
Mid-Term Exam |
Mid-Term Exam |
Mid-Term Exam |
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9 |
Physical Factors (Temperature, light, water, salinity)
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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10 |
Physical Factors (Temperature, light, water, salinity)
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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11 |
Rain effects, dormancy-moisture relations, soil structure, texture, soil moisture, bury depth
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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12 |
Chemical factors (Soil chemical contents, effects of soil solution)
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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Chemical factors (Soil chemical contents, effects of soil solution)
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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14 |
Germination Inhibitors
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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15 |
Biological Factors (Symbiotic and non-symbiotic germination)
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Course notes and articles |
Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions |
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16/17 |
Results and evaluation |
Results and evaluation |
Results and evaluation |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Seed Physiology Volume 2 Germination and Reserve Mobilization, David R. Murray, 1984
Angiospermae (Kapalı Tohumlular), Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Akman, Palme Yayıncılık, 2007
Bitki Ekolojisi, Prof. Dr. Mahmut Kılınç, Prof. Dr. hamdi Güray Kutbay, Palme Yayıncılık,2008
The Ecology Of Seeds, Micheal Fenner, Ken Thompson, Cambridge University Press, 2005
Angiospermae (Kapalı Tohumlular), Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Akman, Palme Yayıncılık, 200
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
3 |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
4 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
5 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
4 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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4 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
3 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
0 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
4 |
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9 |
Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data |
0 |
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10 |
Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels |
3 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
0 |
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12 |
In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate |
0 |
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13 |
Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality |
0 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
4 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
0 |
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17 |
Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
7 |
98 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
8 |
6 |
48 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
3 |
9 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 157 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.28 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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