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Course Description Course Name : Research Methods in Plant Ecology Course Code : BY-549 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DARICI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the importance and order of ecology laboratory adopts and applies scientific methods in ecology, Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To gain an ecological approach Course Contents : Introduction of laboratory and its order Laboratory safety rules Properties of glass materials and chemicals Preparation of solutions used in ecology laboratory Searching methods and literature about chosen ecological research topic plant, soil and litter sampling in field and their dessication Cleaning of selected samples, preparation to the analyses and conservation Determinate physical properties of soils and litters Determinate chemical properties of samples Organic matter analyses Nitrogen analyses Phosphorus and potasium analyses 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 Introduction of laboratory and its order Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 2 Laboratory safety rules Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 3 Properties of glass materials and chemicals Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 4 Preparation of solutions used in ecology laboratory Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 5 Searching methods and literature about chosen ecological research topic Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 6 plant, soil and litter sampling in field and their dessication Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 7 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam 8 Cleaning of selected samples, preparation to the analysis and conservation Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 9 Determinate physical properties soils and litters Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 10 Determinate chemical properties of samples Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 11 Organic matter analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 12 Organic matter analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 13 Nitrogen analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 14 Phosphorus and potasium analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 15 Phosphorus and potasium analyses Course notes and articles Teaching with lecture notes, presentation with projection, and interactive discussions 16/17 Results, evaluation and discussion Results, evaluation and discussion Results, evaluation and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Bitki Ekolojisi, Prof. Dr. Mahmut Kılınç, Prof. Dr. hamdi Güray Kutbay, Palme Yayıncılık,2008  Angiospermae (Kapalı Tohumlular), Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Akman, Palme Yayıncılık, 2007 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 4 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 5 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 5 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 4 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 3 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 3 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4 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 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 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0 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 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 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 4 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 6 84     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 8 7 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 3 9     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 151 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04 ECTS Credit: 6