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Course Description Course Name : Population Ecology Course Code : BL 477 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. HALİL ÇAKAN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand dynamic structure of populations by using their basic biology knowledge Have knowledge about structural properties of plant and animal population Understand how environmental conditions and factors affetc population viability Have management ability of natural resources by using population ecology knowledge Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main topics of this course are structures, development, viability analysis and model of populations. Monitoring and evaluation the results belonging to structurel variations of populations of different species, also use this results to manage populasyon and protect biodiversity. Course Contents : Bu ders kapsamında populasyon ekolojisi ve populasyon matematiksel modelleri, populasyonun büyümesi, dağılımı, yogunluğu, ölüm-doğum ve göç, populasyonun büyümesini engelleyen faktörler, habitat kırılmaları, meta-populasyon, predetasyon ve poplasyon döngüleri konuları işlenecektir. Ek olarak, bir bilim dalı olarak populasyon ekolojisinin çevre ve biyoçeşitliliğin korunmasındaki rolü tartışılacaktır. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classroom 4   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 the meaning of the term "population", inter and intra specific relation in population power point presentation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 2 structural properties of population (dispersion, density, biomass, etc.) power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 3 counting methods in population; labelling and directly counting methods power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 4 size of population, death, birth and immigration rates power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 5 life tables and diagrams power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 6 quantative, un-periodical, periodical changes in populations and effetct of new species introduced power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 7 introduction to population dynamic power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 8 midterm exam yazılı sınav written exam 9 biological increase potential, environmental reponse, carrying capacity. power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 10 the models of geometric increase and logistic diagrams power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 11 ecological factors on the blance of population power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 12 factors depenting density and not density power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 13 the importance of population dynamics on the management of natural resources power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 14 using logistic curve to plan number animal for hunting power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 15 management natural resources power point presntation and face to face power point presentation,lecture 16/17 final exam Yazılı sınav written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kocataş, A. (2003) Ekoloji ve Çevre Biyolojisi. Ege Üniv. Yayınları, yayın no: 20   Rockwood, L. (2006) Introduction to population ecology, Blackwell publishing 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 4 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 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 5 2 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4 3 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 3 4 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 5 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 1 * 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 3 48 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 3 12     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 94 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.76 ECTS Credit: 4