ARCHITECTURE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MBG4054 | Ecology | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | |
2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | |
3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | |
5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | |
6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | |
7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | |
9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | |
10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |