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Course Description Course Name : Physical Geography of Turkey Course Code : SB 201 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Evaluates the geological history of Turkey and its results. Makes inferences about the structure and the geological development of Turkey. Places the geomorphic land forms of Turkey according to its regions. Understands the relationship between the climatic characteristics of Turkey and its vegetation and hydrography. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : SB 102 GENERAL AND PHYCAL GEOGRAPHY Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to help students understand the principles of physical geography, geographical features and its potential for the geological development. Course Contents : The contents of this course include the geological structure of Turkey, its geomorphological features, rivers, lakes, seas and their protection and security ,vegetation and natural animal populations. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom of Social Studies   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 The aim of the course, the general view of Turkey and Turkey´s geographical location Preparing a map of the regions of Turkey Lecture, question and answer, discussion, brainstorming, 2 The geological structure of Turkey Reading about the geoological eras Lecture, question and answer, discussion, , 3 Landforms in Turkey-I Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey. Lecture, question and answer, discussion, document analysis, map and photo interpretation 4 Land forms in Turkey-II Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey. Lecture, question and answer, discussion, document analysis, map and photo interpretation 5 Land forms in Turkey-III Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey. Lecture, question and answer, discussion, document analysis, map and photo interpretation 6 Land forms in Turkey-IV Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey. Lecture, question and answer, discussion, document analysis, map and photo interpretation 7 Turkey´s climate-I Getting meteorological data for Turkey discussion, document analysis, 8 Mid-term exam Revision of the topics covered Open-ended questions 9 Turkey´s climate-II Getting meteorological data of Turkey discussion, document analysis, 10 Turkey Hydrography-I Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey. discussion, document analysis, 11 Turkey Hydrography-II Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey discussion, document analysis, 12 Turkey Hydrography-III Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey discussion, document analysis, 13 Turkey´s vegetation Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey discussion, document analysis, 14 Turkey Territories Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey discussion, document analysis, 15 Turkey zoogeography Preparing a map of the regions in Turkey discussion, document analysis, 16/17 Final Exam Revision of the topics covered open-ended questions   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Türkiye Coğrafyası. Murat Özgür, Ankara 2000.  Türkiye’de Relief Şekilleri ve Arazi Kullanımı, Necdet Tunçdilek İ.Ü. Deniz Bilimleri ve Coğrafya Enstitüsü yayını, İstanbul 1985  Türkiye Coğrafyası ve Jeopolitiği, Hakkı Yazıcı, M. Kürşat Koca, PegemA Yayıncılık, Ankara 2007 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 50 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 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 0 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 0 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 4 8 They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. 5 9 They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. 3 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 3 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 3 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 0 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 2 16 They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. 2 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 0 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 3 19 They value life-long learning. 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 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 88 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52 ECTS Credit: 4