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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Vegetation Dynamics |
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| Course Code |
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BY-663 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. NECATTİN TÜRKMEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the nature of plant, vegetation changes, fluctuations, the cyclical changes, the changes caused by grazing animals, the methods used and the types of succession.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Teach the principles and research methods related to dynamic properties of vegetation. |
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| Course Contents |
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The nature of vegetation, processes of vegetation change, initiation of successions and fluctuations, immigration of species, establishment, competition, site modification, stabilization, definitions of vegetation change, phenological changes, changes with fluctuations in environment, climax theories, primary succession, secondary succession. Field trips relation to above the subjects. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The nature of vegetation, processes of vegetation change |
Reading |
Lecture |
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2 |
Initiation of successions and fluctuations, immigration of species |
Reading |
Lecture |
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3 |
Establishment, competition, site modification, stabilization |
Reading |
Lecture |
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4 |
Definitions of vegetation change, phenological changes, changes with fluctuations in environment |
Reading |
Lecture |
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5 |
Climax theories |
Reading |
Lecture |
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6 |
Primary successions |
Reading |
Lecture |
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7 |
Secondary successions |
Reading |
Lecture |
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8 |
Midterm |
Reading |
Written exam |
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9 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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10 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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11 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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12 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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13 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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14 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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15 |
Field trips on the areas of study |
Reading |
Observation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Reading |
Written and practice exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Çetik AR. (1973). Vegetation Science.
Seçmen Ö. (2000). Vegetation Science.
Miles J. (1982). Vegetation Dynamics.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
3 |
70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
3 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
3 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
4 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
4 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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4 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
4 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
3 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
3 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
3 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
1 |
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17 |
Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
2 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
16 |
1 |
16 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
3 |
20 |
60 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 143 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.72 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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