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| ORM2006 | General Ecology | 2+0+0 | ECTS:3 | | Year / Semester | Spring Semester | | Level of Course | First Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of FOREST ENGINEERING | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Bülent TURGUT | | Co-Lecturer | | | Language of instruction | Turkish | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | The course is structured as a 14-week program that offers both theoretical and applied knowledge. In the initial weeks, fundamental topics such as the definition and history of ecology, and ecosystem components are discussed; in the following weeks, subjects such as energy and matter cycles, population-community interactions, and the effects of environmental change are covered. The final weeks focus on applied topics such as urban ecology, ecosystem services, the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and ecological modeling. The course is designed to enhance students? environmental awareness and equip them with the knowledge necessary for the sustainable management of ecosystems. |
| Learning Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | LO - 1 : | Explains the fundamental concepts, principles, and historical development of the science of ecology. | 3,5,11 | 1, | | LO - 2 : | Analyzes the structure, components, and functioning processes of ecosystems. | 3,5,11 | 1, 4 | | LO - 3 : | Analyzes the effects of climate change on ecosystems and proposes potential solutions. | 3,5,11 | 1, 4 | | CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome | | |
| The General Ecology course aims to teach the fundamental concepts of ecology and to help students develop a holistic understanding of the functioning of natural systems. Topics covered in the course include ecosystem structure, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, population and community dynamics, biodiversity, climate change, natural resource management, and urban ecology. Students will gain the ability to analyze ecological data, understand the scientific basis of environmental problems, and develop solution-oriented approaches in line with the principles of sustainability. |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Definition, Scope and History of Ecology | | | Week 2 | Structure and Functioning of Ecosystems | | | Week 3 | Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems | | | Week 4 | Energy Flow and Food Chains | | | Week 5 | Biogeochemical Cycles | | | Week 6 | Population Ecology | | | Week 7 | Community Ecology and Interspecies Interactions | | | Week 8 | Ecological Succession and Ecosystem Changes | | | Week 9 | Mid-term exam | | | Week 10 | Biodiversity and Species Conservation | | | Week 11 | Climate Change and Its Effects on Ecosystems | | | Week 12 | Ecosystem Services and Natural Resource Management | | | Week 13 | Urban Ecology and Management of Urban Green Spaces | | | Week 14 | Ecological Modeling and Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | | | Week 15 | General Review and Discussions | | | Week 16 | End-of-term exam | | | |
| 1 | Geldiay, N.,Kocataş, A. 1975. Genel Ekoloji, , Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No: 65, Bornova/İZMİR | | | |
| 1 | Oğuz, E., 1999, Genel Klimatoloji, İstanbul. | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 9 | 18/05/2025 | 1 | 20 | | Homework/Assignment/Term-paper | 7
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1 | 30 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | 14/06/2025 | 1 | 50 | | |
| Student Work Load and its Distribution | | Type of work | Duration (hours pw) | No of weeks / Number of activity | Hours in total per term | | Yüz yüze eğitim | 2 | 14 | 28 | | Sınıf dışı çalışma | 5 | 14 | 70 | | Arasınav için hazırlık | 10 | 2 | 20 | | Arasınav | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Uygulama | 1 | 14 | 14 | | Ödev | 4 | 2 | 8 | | Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık | 15 | 2 | 30 | | Dönem sonu sınavı | 1.5 | 1 | 1.5 | | Total work load | | | 172.5 |
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