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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADSÖL-035 | GLOBAL WARMING AND BIODIVERSITY | 2 | 4 | 3,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Önlisans
Language of Instruction
Objectives of the Course
To teach the causes and consequences of global warming and the precautions to be taken against negative effects on biological diversity.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | Define the biodiversity of the environment we live in and explain biodiversity awareness |
| 2 | To be able to explain biological globalization |
| 3 | Explaining climate change |
| 4 | To be able to define biodiversity and global warming |
| 5 | Developing perspective on biodiversity issues in the world and in Turkey |
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Content of the Course
The living resources of the earth; Biodiversity: Genetic diversity, species and species diversity, ecosystem diversity, diversity of life on earth; The meaning of biodiversity (medical, agricultural, economic, scientific and cultural meaning); Distribution of biological diversity: Terrestrial biodiversity, factors creating diversity and distribution 6. Distribution of biological diversity: Biodiversity, factors creating diversity and distribution in marine and other aquatic environments Plant diversity centers, criteria and regional distribution; Threats arising from the loss of biodiversity-I; Threats arising from the loss of biodiversity-II; Diversity in Turkey and its causes; Biological globalization and examples; Biodiversity and global warming; Globalization, Turkey and biodiversity
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Causes of global warming | ||
| 2 | Effect of global warming on habitat | ||
| 3 | Greenhouse effect, greenhouse gases | ||
| 4 | Determination of greenhouse gas emissions | ||
| 5 | Carbon cycle | ||
| 6 | Effects of global warming on ecosystem | ||
| 7 | Biodiversity definition | ||
| 8 | Species diversity and genetic diversity | ||
| 9 | State of biodiversity in the world and possible effects of global warming | ||
| 10 | Biodiversity in Turkey | ||
| 11 | The effects of global warming on sectors (agriculture, forestry) | ||
| 12 | Effects of global warming on marine, island and arctic ecosystems | ||
| 13 | Consequences of global warming | ||
| 14 | Consequences of global warming |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
Lecture notes, reference books, current articles and visual publications (video, etc.)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 2 | 60 |
| Quiz | 2 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Self Study | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Reading | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Quiz | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 75 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High