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Course Description Course Name : Biodiversity Course Code : BL 475 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. NECATTİN TÜRKMEN Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the definition , importance and benefits of biodiversity. Understands the types and dimensions of diversity; knows indices (Sorensen, Jaccard, Simpson and Shannon-Weiner indices) used to determine the values ??of biodiversity. Knows human impacts on biodiversity, the main methods of protecting biodiversity, and the Red Data Books and Red Lists. Understands the world´s biodiversity hot spots, biological diversity and the importance of Turkey´s geo-biotic. Knows Turkey biodiversity-related laws, and international conventions Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The importance of biological diversity, identification, definition and conservation. Course Contents : Definitions of biodiversity, The benefits and importance of biodiversity, Diversity types, Elements of Biodiversity, Measuring biodiversity, Sorensen indice, Jaccard indice, Simpson indice, Shannon-Weiner indice, degree-abundance curves, Human impacts on biodiversity, Red Data Books and Red Lists, Basic methods of conserving biodiversity, Biodiversity hotspots in the World, Turkey´s geo-biotic significance and biological diversity, Laws and international conventions on biological diversity in Turkey. 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 Definitions of biodiversity Reading Lecture 2 The benefits and importance of biodiversity Reading Lecture 3 Diversity types Reading Lecture 4 Elements of Biodiversity Reading Lecture 5 Measuring biodiversity, Sorensen indice, Jaccard indice Reading Lecture 6 Simpson indice, Shannon-Weiner indice, degree-abundance curves Reading Lecture 7 Human impacts on biodiversity Reading Lecture 8 Midterm Reading Written exam 9 Red Data Books and Red Lists Reading Lecture 10 Red Data Books and Red Lists Reading Lecture 11 Basic methods of conserving biodiversity Reading Lecture 12 Basic methods of conserving biodiversity Reading Lecture 13 Biodiversity hotspots in the world Reading Lecture 14 Turkey´s geo-biotic significance and biological diversity Reading Lecture 15 Laws and international conventions on biological diversity in Turkey Reading Lecture 16/17 Final exam Reading Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Türkmen, N. (2009). Biodiversity Lecture Notes. Required Course Material(s)  Gaston, Kevin J.; Spicer, John I (2004). Biodiversity: An Introduction, Second Edition, A Blackwell Publishing Company.  Ekim, Tuna; Demirsoy Ali (Eds.) (2005). Biological Diversity in Turkey. Türkiye Çevre Vakfı Yayın No: 170, Ankara.  Kışlalıoğlu, Mine; Berkes, Fikret (1992). Biodiversity. Türkiye Çevre Vakfı yayını (Genişletilmiş ikinci Baskı), Ankara.  Işık, Kani (1998). Bidiversity (Unit 2). Açıköğretim Fakültesi Yayınları No: 560, Eskişehir.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 1 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 2 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 4 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 4 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 2 8 Knows the importance of individual development 4 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 1 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 3 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 4 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 3 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 4 * 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 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 91 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.64 ECTS Credit: 4