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| ORMI7274 | Forest Fires and Management of Forest Resources | 3+0+0 | ECTS:7.5 | | Year / Semester | Fall Semester | | Level of Course | Third Cycle | | Status | Elective | | Department | DEPARTMENT of FOREST ENGINEERING | | Prerequisites and co-requisites | None | | Mode of Delivery | | | Contact Hours | 14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week | | Lecturer | Doç. Dr. Kadir Alperen COŞKUNER | | Co-Lecturer | Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Bilgili | | Language of instruction | | | Professional practise ( internship ) | None | | | | The aim of the course: | | The objective of this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of fire in forest ecosystems and the principles of effective resource management. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will learn to analyze fire behavior, evaluate historical and contemporary management practices, and assess the impacts of climate change and human activity on fire dynamics. The course aims to foster critical thinking and practical skills, enabling students to develop sustainable strategies for fire management that balance ecological integrity, community needs, and socio-economic considerations in an increasingly volatile environment. |
| Programme Outcomes | CTPO | TOA | | Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to : | | | | PO - 1 : | Can discuss concepts related to fire management and fire prevention. | 4,7 | 1,3, | | PO - 2 : | Can explain concepts related to fire regime and its components | 4,7 | 1,3, | | PO - 3 : | Can evaluate the integration of forest fires into forest management planning | 4,7 | 1,3, | | PO - 4 : | Can evaluate the effects of fires on forest ecosystems | 4,7 | 1,3, | | PO - 5 : | Explain how the effects of forest fires on forest ecosystems can be detected using remote sensing methods. | 4,7 | 1,3, | | PO - 6 : | Can make temporal and spatial analysis of the effects of fires on forest ecosystems | 4,7 | 1,3, | | 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), PO : Learning Outcome | | |
| The course offers a comprehensive examination of the complex interplay between fire dynamics and forest resource management. Students will explore the ecological role of fire, including its natural processes and effects on forest ecosystems. The curriculum includes historical and cultural perspectives on fire management, emphasizing indigenous practices and the evolution of modern policies. Key topics encompass effective fire management strategies, regulatory frameworks, and community engagement initiatives. Additionally, students will analyze the impacts of climate change on fire regimes and investigate the socioeconomic implications of forest fires. The course also incorporates innovative technologies such as remote sensing and GIS to assess fire impacts and monitor vegetation recovery. By combining scientific principles with practical applications, this course equips students with the knowledge and skills to promote sustainable forest management in an increasingly fire-prone environment. |
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| Course Syllabus | | Week | Subject | Related Notes / Files | | Week 1 | Introduction to Forest Ecology and Fire | | | Week 2 | Fire Behavior and Ecology | | | Week 3 | Historical and Cultural Perspectives on Fire | | | Week 4 | Fire Management Strategies | | | Week 5 | Policy and Regulation in Fire Management | | | Week 6 | Community-Based Fire Management | | | Week 7 | Climate Change and Fire Regimes | | | Week 8 | Mid-term Exam | | | Week 9 | Socio-economic Impacts of Forest Fires | | | Week 10 | Fire Risk-Danger Assessment and Management Planning | | | Week 11 | Restoration and Rehabilitation Post-Fire | | | Week 12 | Innovations in Fire Management | | | Week 13 | Remote Sensing and GIS in Assessing Fire Effects | | | Week 14 | Remote Sensing and GIS in Monitoring Post-Fire Vegetation Recovery | | | Week 15 | Future Challenges and Opportunities in Forest Fire Management | | | Week 16 | Final Exam | | | |
| 1 | Forest Fires: Behavior and Ecological Effects. Editor(s): Edward A. Johnson, Kiyoko Miyanishi, Academic Press, 2001, 594. P. ISBN 9780123866608, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-012386660-8/50002-7. | | | |
| Method of Assessment | | Type of assessment | Week No | Date | Duration (hours) | Weight (%) | | Mid-term exam | 8 | | 1 | 30 | | Project | 13 | | 12 | 20 | | End-of-term exam | 16 | | 1 | 50 | | |
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