Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : KOC105 |
| 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 |
This course aims to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability, and the impacts of human activities on biological systems. Students gain knowledge about factors threatening natural ecosystems and develop an understanding of the importance of conserving biodiversity and natural resources for future generations.
The course covers environmental concepts and terminology, the origins of conservation biology, biodiversity measurement, ecological, economic and ethical values of biological resources, threats to biodiversity (extinction, habitat destruction, climate change, overexploitation, invasive species and diseases), the IUCN Red List, genetic foundations of conservation biology, conservation strategies, species and population conservation, habitat and ecosystem management, protected areas, ex situ conservation approaches, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development principles.
| 1. | Explain the concept of biodiversity and evaluate its ecological and economic significance. |
| 2. | Analyze changes occurring in biodiversity and interpret their underlying causes. |
| 3. | Explain the genetic foundations of conservation biology. |
| 4. | Evaluate factors threatening biodiversity and discuss endangered and extinct species. |
| 5. | Develop awareness regarding the sustainable use and conservation of biological resources |
| 1. | Primack, R. B., Essentials of Conservation Biology, 5th ed., Sinauer Assoc., ISBN 978-0-87893-637-3, 2010 |
| 2. | Spellerberg, I.F., Concervation Biology, Longman Grpup Ltd., 1996. |
| 3. | Sohdi, N.S & Ehrlich, P.R., Conservation Biology for All, Oxford University Press, 2010. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 0 | 2 | 28 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Individual Work | 14 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Quiz | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 51 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
OÇ-2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
OÇ-3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
OÇ-4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
OÇ-5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |