Information Package / Course Catalogue
The Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature
Course Code: BİO643
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to comprehend the students principles, rules and recommendations of forming names of syntaxa in light of the international code of phytosociological nomenclature

Course Content

Introducing principles, rules and recommendations of forming names of syntaxa in light of the international code of phytosociological nomenclature

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Özkan EREN
Learning Outcomes
1.The students comprehend principles of forming names of syntaxa
2.The students comprehend rules of forming names of syntaxa
3.The students comprehend recommendations of forming names of syntaxa
4.The students comprehend the classification system of phytosociology
5.TThe students comprehend to develope approaches solving nomenclatural problems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Weber, H.E., Moravec, J. & Theurillat, J. 2000. International Code of Phytosociological Nomenclature. 3rd edition
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History and definition of international code of phytosociological nomenclature
Week 2 - Theoretical
Preface and definitions
Week 3 - Theoretical
Principles of international code of phytosociological nomenclature
Week 4 - Theoretical
Conditions and dates of effective publication
Week 5 - Theoretical
Form of the names of syntaxa
Week 6 - Theoretical
Typification of the names of syntaxa
Week 7 - Theoretical
Priority
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Corrections of the names
Week 10 - Theoretical
Rejection of names and epithets
Week 11 - Theoretical
The author citation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Conservation of syntaxon names
Week 13 - Theoretical
Provisions for the modification of the Code
Week 14 - Theoretical
Examples of literatures
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%110
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment142142
Reading141128
Individual Work142256
Midterm Examination1235
Final Examination1235
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)206
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
3
3
3
4
OÇ-3
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
4
3
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026