| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | ÜS1404B | Nature Conservation | Elective | 2 | 3 | 2 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Developing the awareness of nature conservation in students and being able to make the basic principles and practices of nature conservation. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Explain the concepts of nature protection and environmental protection and know the differences between them, | | 2 | Distinguish different categories of nature conservation, |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| History and importance of nature conservation, Causes of nature conservation, Criteria of nature conservation, IUCN categories and their changes over time, Determination of Nature Conservation areas, Planning of Nature Conservation areas, Nature Conservation Organizations in Turkey, Nature Conservation Organizations in the World, Conservation Areas in Turkey, National Parks, Wetlands, Problems and Solutions of Conservation Areas in Turkey, Human-based Problems and Alternative Approaches in Conservation Areas, Nature Conservation Laws and Regulations. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Explaining the purpose, importance and content of the course | | | | 2 | Nature, nature conservation, environmental terms, explanations and classifications | | | | 3 | Historical development of nature conservation (Türkiye and in the World) | | | | 4 | Turkey's Biodiversity and Importance | | | | 5 | Reasons for nature protection and nature protection criteria | | | | 6 | Identification and planning of protected areas | | | | 7 | midterm | | | | 8 | Legal bases and organizations for the designation of protected areas | | | | 9 | Pressures on Flora and Fauna, legal measures and what to do | | | | 10 | nature conservation organizations | | | | 11 | Protected areas in Turkey and their classification | | | | 12 | national parks | | | | 13 | Nature Reserves | | | | 14 | Nature Reserves | | | | 15 | Nature Reserves | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Field Trip | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Field Work | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | | LO2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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