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Course Description Course Name : Plant Ecology Course Code : BL 207 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ATABAY DÜZENLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1) the basic concepts of ecology 2) Departments of Ecology 3) Otekoloji 4) Synecology 5) Ecological factors 6) the classification of ecological factors 7) the rules and principles of ecological 8) Light-factor 9) The temperature factor 10) precipitation factor 11) Water factor 12)Define, describe and distinguish biotic factors issues. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To explain the relationship with other living and non-living environment of plants Course Contents : plants relations with each other and with their environment, ecological evaluation of the plants with their habitat 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 Basic principles of ecology Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 2 Departments of Ecology Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 3 Otekoloji Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 4 Synecology Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 5 ecological factors Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 6 Classification of ecological factors Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 7 Mid-term exam Written examination Written examination 8 The rules and principles of ecological Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 9 Light-factor Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 10 temperature factor Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 11 Precipitation factor Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 12 water factor Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 13 biotic factors Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 14 homotypic relationships Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 15 heterotypic relations Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 16/17 Final Examination written examination written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Keaton,W.T., J.L. Gould, Biological Science W.W.Norton and Company, NY, 1993     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 0 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 0 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 4 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 3 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 4 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 1 8 Knows the importance of individual development 0 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 0 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 0 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 0 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 0 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 0 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 0 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 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) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 1 16 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 20 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 15 15 Total Workload: 93 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.72 ECTS Credit: 4