Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Prof. Canan HAZIR

Ins. Hayriye Nurcan SÖBÜTAY

Ins. Nimet KILIÇ

Lec. Nesrin OĞURLU

Lec. Sevil ÖZCAN

Knowledge of Life in Nature

Course Code	: İAY020
Course Type	: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group	: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 0
Credit	: 2
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 2

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce students to nature, teach them to live safely in nature, raise environmental awareness and ensure that they are prepared for basic situations they may encounter in nature.

Course Content

Within the scope of the course, topics such as the definition of nature, methods of finding one's way in nature, basic camping information, safety rules in natural disasters, survival skills in nature, environmental protection awareness, first aid information and approaching living things encountered in nature will be covered. The aim is to reinforce the information learned with activities.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

1.	Recognizes nature and distinguishes its basic elements.
2.	Theoretically explains the rules of safe behavior in nature.
3.	Understands the methods of finding one's way in nature.
4.	Lists the precautions to be taken in natural disasters.
5.	Realizes the individual and social importance of protecting the environment.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	TEMA Foundation – Guide to Living in Harmony with Nature
2.	MEB 5th Grade Social Studies and Science textbooks
3.	Türkiye Nature Guide (Atlas Publishing)
4.	Basic Camping Handbook for Primary School (Ministry of Youth and Sports)

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Fundamentals of Life in Nature and Human-Nature Relationship

Week 2 - Theoretical

Natural Environments and Environmental Features

Week 3 - Theoretical

Security and Risk Management in Nature

Week 4 - Theoretical

Norientation Techniques in Nature (Theoretical Explanation)

Week 5 - Theoretical

Basic Camping and Sheltering Information

Week 6 - Theoretical

Nutrition and Water Supply in Nature

Week 7 - Theoretical

Natural Disasters and Survival Strategies in Nature

Week 8 - Theoretical

First Aid and Emergency Response Information in Nature

Week 9 - Theoretical

Environmental Protection and Nature Ethics

Week 10 - Theoretical

Psychological Resilience and Motivation Techniques

Week 11 - Theoretical

Group Management and Leadership in Nature

Week 12 - Theoretical

Communication and Use of Technology in Nature

Week 13 - Theoretical

Scenario Studies: Survival Plans in Nature

Week 14 - Theoretical

General Assessment and Project Presentations

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Assignment	1	%10
Quiz	1	%10
Midterm Examination	1	%20
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	2	0	14	28
Assignment	1	0	6	6
Midterm Examination	1	0	6	6
Final Examination	1	0	10	10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				50

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5	PÇ-6	PÇ-7	PÇ-8	PÇ-9	PÇ-10
OÇ-1		5						5
OÇ-2		5						5
OÇ-3		5						5
OÇ-4		5						5
OÇ-5		5						5