Information Package / Course Catalogue
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 AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory201428
Assignment1066
Midterm Examination1066
Final Examination101010
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
3
2
3
4
3
OÇ-2
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
3
5
3
OÇ-3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
2
2
4
4
3
2
3
5
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
4
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026