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Course Description Course Name : Vegetation Course Code : BL 405 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ATABAY DÜZENLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Definition of vegetation, the formation and development; vegetation surveys importance of vegetation structure climate, soil, and topographic features effects on vegetation Information on plant associations taxons units and rules of naming syntaxa Types and characteristics of the sample plots life forms vegetation types vegetation classification Succession climax Vegetation research methods description, and to distinguish of sampling methods Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Learn about the concepts of how the vegetation and vegetation surveys Course Contents : vegetation research methods, types of vegetation 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 Description of vegetation, the formation and development; vegetation surveys importance of vegetation structure Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 2 climate, soil, and topographic features effects on vegetation Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 3 Information on plant associations Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 4 taxons units and rules of naming syntaxa Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 5 Types and characteristics of the sample plots Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 6 life forms Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 7 Mid-term exam 8 vegetation types Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 9 classification of vegetation Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 10 Succession Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 11 climax Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 12 Vegetation research methods Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 13 Vegetation research methods Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 14 Sampling methods unnamespaced Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 15 Sampling methods unnamespaced Lecture notes and impressions additional books and resources Special lecture, discussion, brainstorming, demonstration 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  lectures notes   Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0 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 4 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) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 16 16 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4