Information Package / Course Catalogue
Identification of Flowering Plants at Species Level
Course Code: BİO554
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Identification of flowering plants with the help of plant identification keys in Flora of Turkey.

Course Content

Identification of flowering plants with the help of plant identification keys in a species level

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özkan EREN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to use identification keys of plants
2.To be able to recognize diagnostic features of taxa
3.To be able to comprehend taxonomical problems and recommend solutions
4.To be able to analyse diagnostic features of taxa
5.To be able to importance of diagnostic features of taxa
Recommended or Required Reading
1.DAVIS, P. H. 1965-1985 (ed.): Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands 1-9. 1965 (vol. 1); 1967 (2); 1970 (3); 1972 (4); 1975 (5); 1978 (6); 1982 (7); 1984 (8); 1985 (9). Edinburgh.
2.DAVIS, P. H., MILL, R. R. and TAN, KIT 1988 (eds.). Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands 10. Edinburgh.
3.GÜNER, A., ÖZHATAY, N., EKİM, T. AND BAŞER, K. H. C. 2000 (eds.): Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands 11. Edinburgh.
4.ZOHARY, M. AND HELLER, D. 1984. The genus Trifolium. Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Jerusalem.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introducing of the ‘Flora of Turkey and East Aegean Islands’
Week 1 - Practice
Using of ‘Flora of Turkey and East Aegean Islands’
Week 2 - Theoretical
The types of plant identification keys
Week 2 - Practice
Preparation of plant identification keys and their usage
Week 3 - Theoretical
Identification and general features of Gymnospermae
Week 3 - Practice
Identification of various gymnosperms at species level
Week 4 - Theoretical
General features of Angiosperms
Week 4 - Practice
Identification of Angiosperms at species level
Week 5 - Theoretical
The families of Ranunculaceae, Cictaceae, Malvaceae, Papaveraceae and their general features
Week 5 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens belonging to the Ranunculaceae, Cictaceae, Malvaceae, Papaveraceae
Week 6 - Theoretical
The family of Brassicaceae and its general features
Week 6 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Brassicaceae
Week 7 - Theoretical
The family of Asteraceae and its general features
Week 7 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Asteraceae
Week 8 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Primulaceae, Midterm Exam
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Orchidaceae, Iridaceae and Amarylidaceae
Week 9 - Theoretical
The family of Boraginaceae and its general features
Week 9 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Boraginaceae
Week 10 - Theoretical
The family of Fabaceae and its general features
Week 10 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Fabaceae
Week 11 - Theoretical
The families of Liliaceae, Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Iridaceae, Amarylidaceae and their general features
Week 12 - Theoretical
The family of Campanulaceae and its general features
Week 12 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Campanulaceae
Week 13 - Theoretical
The family of Poaceae and its general features
Week 13 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Poaceae
Week 14 - Theoretical
The family of Scrophulariaceae and its general features
Week 14 - Practice
Identification of plant specimens in a species level belonging to the Scrophulariaceae
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice142256
Assignment142256
Reading141128
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)202
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
3
5
2
4
5
5
2
4
5
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
3
5
4
2
4
4
2
4
5
2
OÇ-5
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2026