Information Package / Course Catalogue
Environment Biology
Course Code: LBT111
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To teach the value and importance of the environment and to create environmental awareness

Course Content

The value and importance of the environment, environmental awareness, concept of environment, concept of species and environmental protection, environment ecosystems in its protection, causes of environmental problems, sources of environmental problems, environmental pollution effects on ecosystems, environmental protection methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gözde ASLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Can understand the concept of environment. Can comprehend the value and importance of the environment.
2.Understand the importance of species concepts in environmental protection.
3.Understand the causes of environmental problems. Can learn the sources of environmental problems.
4.Can learn the effects of environmental pollution on ecosystems.
5.Can learn environmental protection methods.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Külköylüoğlu, O. (2009) Çevre ve Çevre (İnsan doğa ilişkileri), Abant İzzet Baysal Üniv. Döner Sermaye Basımevi, ISBN 975- 321-017-5.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Environment concept
Week 2 - Theoretical
The value and importance of the environment
Week 3 - Theoretical
Goods, services and information value of the environment
Week 4 - Theoretical
Intrinsic and material value of the environment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Species concept and environmental protection
Week 6 - Theoretical
Species concept and environmental protection
Week 7 - Theoretical
Environmental protection and ecosystems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Causes of environmental problems (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sources of environmental problems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Soil pollution
Week 11 - Theoretical
Air Pollution
Week 12 - Theoretical
Biological oxidation: Heavy metals
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effects of environmental pollution on ecosystems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Environmental protection methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152260
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
3
4
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-4
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026