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Course Description Course Name : Vegetation of Turkey Course Code : BY-658 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ATABAY DÜZENLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns Turkey´s physical condition in general, ecological and floristic characteristics, and geographic regions of Turkey as well as defining floristic vegetation types found in these areas, and presence of vegetation types and the factors that affect them positively or negatively Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : knowledge and application of research methods of vegetation Course Contents : research methods 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 Turkey´s physical condition literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 2 Ecological characteristics of Turkey literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 3 The floristic characteristics of Turkey literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 4 Floristic and geographic regions of Turkey literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 5 Vegetation types in these regions literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 6 Vegetation formations in the Black Sea region literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 7 vegetation formations of the Mediterranean literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 8 Midterm exam 9 Vegetation formations of the Central Anatolia region literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 10 Vegetation formation of the Eastern Anatolia literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 11 Vegetation formation of the Southeastern Anatolia literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 12 distinctive properties of Vegetation formation of the Southeastern Anatolia literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 13 factors which influence the presence of these vegetation types literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 14 factors which affect the distribution of vegetation types literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 15 The relationship between natural vegetation and land use in Turkey literature Lecture, Demonstration, brainstorming, practice on live material 16/17 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  lecture notes 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 5 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 4 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 4 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 4 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 4 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 5 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 4 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 4 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 4 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 4 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 4 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 4 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 4 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 4 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 4 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 5 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 4 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 5 * 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 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 8 40     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 160 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.4 ECTS Credit: 6