BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (TURKISH) | |||||
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) | He/she applies theoretical business management knowledge on business life. | |
2) | He/she uses business management function and applies and follows new management technics. | |
3) | He/she performs legal responsibilities of business, follows and applies legislation. | |
4) | He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system. | |
5) | He/she determines, analyses and solves problems that appear in vocational applications. | |
6) | He/she manages business finance, analyses business financial situation, and solves financial problems. | |
7) | He/she gains management skill by managing and enhanging human resource effectively in accordance with business aims. | |
8) | He/she can understand production and marketing functions as a whole, applies new production and marketing techniques. | |
9) | He/she calculates cost, makes entry, prepares and interprets financial statements. | |
10) | He/she has vocational ethical value that market needs in qualified staff, can use Turkish effectively in writing and speaking communication; have proficiency in foreign language knowledge to making international correspond. | |
11) | He/she follows and applies vocational current and economic developments in national and international area. | 2 |