PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
MBG4054	Ecology	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ELIZABETH HEMOND
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamental concepts that define the field of ecology and to provide major ideas shaping modern ecology.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the fundamental concepts of ecology.
2. Discuss the ideas that shape modern ecology.
3. Discuss the models that describe ecological systems.
4. Analyze in reading, discussing, and synthesizing primary literature in ecology.
5. Discuss the impacts and importance of ecology on earth.
6. Discuss the significance of evolution, biodiversity and ecology.

Course Content

The interaction of organisms with their biological and physical environments, ecosystem concepts, environmental requirements of organisms, limiting factors, energy cycles in ecological systems, biogeochemical cycles, and principles of population ecology and community ecology.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Ecology as a science; The Ecology-Evolution interaction
2)	The physical environment
3)	The organism and its environment/ Adaptations
4)	Populations I
5)	Populations II
6)	Species interactions I
7)	Species interactions II
8)	Overview
9)	Community ecology I
10)	Community ecology II
11)	Ecosystem ecology
12)	Biogeographical ecology
13)	Human ecology I
14)	Human ecology II

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Course notes will be supplied. Elements of Ecology,Thomas M. Smith and Robert Leo Smith, 8th Edition, Benjamin Cummings, 2012 (ISBN 13: 9780321736079)
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Presentation	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 25
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	8	112
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			160

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.