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Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
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. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Associate (Short 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) | To have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business. | |
2) | To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector. | |
3) | To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector. | |
4) | To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly. | |
5) | To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively. | |
6) | To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions. | |
7) | To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met. | |
8) | To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance. | |
9) | To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills. | |
10) | To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge. |