DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS (ENGLISH)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1414002018

Ders İsmi:

Ecology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
2	2	3	5

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. Meliha Burcu IRMAK YAZICIOĞLU

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

To create environmental awareness and sensitivity

Course Content:

Introduction to ecology will be the first subject of Ecology course that contains basic definitions and concepts of Ecology. Historical transformation of planet Earth and effect of these transformations on formation of species, basic concepts of Ecology will be the following subjects. Abiotic factors and effects on organisms, biotic factors, population and structural properties, community and properties, ecosystems will be the remaining subjects. Definition and Analysis of ecosystem components and interactions. Understanding and solving environmental problems that can be encountered.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Ability gain ability to make scientific observations and analysis with a holistic approach on environment.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Students can understand relationship of living organisms wtih their environment.
Field Specific Competence
1) Students gain basic information dynamics on non-living environment and living things.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Ecology	Textbook and Lecture Notes
2)	Basic definitions and concepts of ecology	Textbook and Lecture Notes
3)	Basic definitions and concepts of ecology	Textbook and Lecture Notes
4)	Historical transformation of planet earth	Textbook and Lecture Notes
5)	Effect of Ecology on formation of species	Textbook and Lecture Notes
6)	Interactions of Livings and Non-Livings	Textbook and Lecture Notes
7)	Abiotic Factors in Ecology	Textbook and Lecture Notes
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Effects of abiotic factors on organisms	Textbook and Lecture Notes
10)	Biotic factors in ecology	Textbook and Lecture Notes
11)	Biotic factors in ecology	Textbook and Lecture Notes
12)	Population and Structural Properties	Textbook and Lecture Notes
13)	Population and Structural Properties	Textbook and Lecture Notes
14)	Community and its characteristics	Textbook and Lecture Notes
15)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Essentials of Ecology by Colin R. Townsend, Michael Begon, John L. Harper Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition, Oxford, 2008. Ecology, Michael L. Cain, William D. Bowman, Sally D. Hacker,; 1st edition, Sinauer Associates Inc, Sunderland 2008.
References:	Essentials of Ecology by Colin R. Townsend, Michael Begon, John L. Harper Wiley-Blackwell; 3 edition, Oxford, 2008. Ecology, Michael L. Cain, William D. Bowman, Sally D. Hacker,; 1st edition, Sinauer Associates Inc, Sunderland 2008.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2) PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3) PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4) PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5) PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6) PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7) PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8) PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9) PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10) PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11) PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12) PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13) PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14) PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15) PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16) PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17) PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18) PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	PÇ 1.1) To have sufficient knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
2)	PO 1.2) To be able to use the theoretical knowledge required by the field of molecular biology and genetics
3)	PO 1.3) To be able to apply the skills required by the field of molecular biology and genetics in the field
4)	PO 2.1) To be able to identify, define and interpret the problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
5)	PO 2.2) To be able to select appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
6)	PO 2.3) To be able to apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods to solve problems in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
7)	PO 3.1) To be able to understand and interpret any process, event, phenomenon, equipment or product
8)	PO 3.2) To be able to solve the problems encountered with appropriate and contemporary methods
9)	PO 4.) To be able to show interest in different disciplines outside the field for personal and professional development
10)	PO 5.1) To be able to select and use modern tools necessary for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
11)	PO 5.2)To be able to use information technologies effectively for Molecular Biology and Genetics applications
12)	PO 6) To be able to design, experiment, field study, data collection, data analysis, reporting, archiving, text solving and/or interpretation in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics
13)	PO 7) To be able to take responsibility as an individual and a team member, to produce solutions and to communicate well in unexpected complex situations that may be encountered in applications in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
14)	PO 8.1) To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in Turkish in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to carry out them independently or jointly with stakeholders
15)	PO 8.2) To be able to communicate orally and in writing in at least one foreign language in order to plan academic studies in the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics and to conduct them independently or jointly with stakeholders
16)	PO 9) To have the awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, to have the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to have the ability to constantly renew oneself.
17)	PO 10) To have social, scientific, ethical values and awareness of protecting these values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
18)	PO 11) To be able to comprehend the universal and social effects of Molecular Biology and Genetics applications (environmental problems, economy, sustainability, etc.) and legal aspects

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Alan Çalışması
Anlatım
Course
Labs
Homework
Rapor Yazma

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)
Homework
Raporlama

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	4	52
Homework Assignments	10	4	40
Quizzes	5	2	10
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			145