| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Fire Ecology in Mediterranean Ecosystems |
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| Course Code |
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BY-709 |
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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. HALİL ÇAKAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Understands the effect of fire on the natural vegetation
Has information about monitoring and management of natural vegatation after fire
Recognizes the importance of ecological protection on the conservation of natural ecosystems and prevention of forest fires
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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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Effects of fire on the natural vegetation, their morphological and physiological adaptations |
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| Course Contents |
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Adaptation types of natural plants against fire in Mediterranean ecosystems. Seed production and germination after fire. Properties of herb and shrub layers growing after fire. Examination of plant species and their properties along successional stages at different ecosystems.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Conference room of Biology Dept. |
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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 |
Introduction mediterranean ecosystems |
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Power point presentation |
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2 |
Natural vegetation of mediterranean ecosystems and properties of typical plant species |
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power point presentation |
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3 |
Maquis vegetation |
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power point presentation |
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4 |
Pinus brutia vegatation |
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power point presentation |
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5 |
Pinus nigra vegetation |
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power point presentation |
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6 |
The cause of forest fire in mediterranean forests |
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power point presentation |
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7 |
Fire types |
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power point presentation |
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8 |
Basic properties of natural vegetation after fire |
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power point presentation |
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9 |
Succesion of natural vegation depending to time after forest fire |
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power point presentation |
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10 |
midterm exam |
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writting exam and Project presentation |
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11 |
Soil properties after fire |
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power point presentation |
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12 |
Physilogical adaptations of plants against fire |
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power point presentation |
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13 |
Morphological adaptation of plants against fire |
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power point presentation |
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14 |
Biochemical adaptations of plants against |
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power point presentation |
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15 |
Basic properties of some plant species needs fire to grow and germination |
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power point presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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writting exam and Project presentation |
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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 |
5 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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