TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	4
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) can explain the background of biodiversity and describe the biodiversity. Also, can understand and declare the relationship between biodiversity and molecular biology-genetics. 2) can understand and exemplify diversification mechanisms. 3) can establish the relationships between biodiversity, gene resources and biotechnology. 4) can define the terms extinction, destruction, overexploitation and exotic species. Also, can understand and answer questions about these concepts. 5) have information about Turkey's biodiversity and can give information and examples about conservation efforts.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, students learn about biodiversity, its basic components, the pattern of biodiversity, measurement methods, its function in the continuity of ecosystems, and the value of biodiversity. They also gain knowledge about threats to biodiversity, the effects of human activities on biodiversity, various conservation strategies, and global conservation approaches.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Background of Biodiversity, Basic Concepts, Definition, Species Concept, Classification of Organisms 2nd Week The Mechanisms at Work in the Diversification, Pattern and Measurement Methods of Biodiversity 3rd Week Biodiversity and The Functioning of Ecological Systems 4th Week The Dynamics of Biodiversity and Effects on Human Health 5th Week Genetic Resources and Biotechnology 6th Week Valuing Biodiversity 7th Week Biodiversity Threats: Extinction, Destruction, Overexploitation and Exotic Species 8th Week Midterm Exam 9th Week Biodiversity, Climate Change, Endangered Ecosystems and Measures 10th Week Biodiversity Conservation: Conservation at Species and Population Levels 11th Week Biodiversity Conservation: Protected Areas 12th Week Biodiversity Conservation, Human Societies, and International Conservation Strategies 13th Week Turkey's Biodiversity and Conservation Studies in Turkey 14th Week Technical Trip to the Turkish National Botanical Garden
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Biodiversity, Christian Leveque ve Jean-Claude Mounolou (2004), John Wiley and Sons Limited, England. Biodiversity: An Introduction, Kevin J. Gaston ve John I. Spicer (2004), Blackwell Publishing, USA. Essentials of Conservation Biology, Richard B. Primack, Sinauer Associates, USA.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation,Problem Solving
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Quiz 2 20 Presentation of Article 1 20 Total(%) 70 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 2 2 Preparation for Quiz 2 5 10 Individual or group work 14 1,5 21 Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20 Course hours 13 3 39 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 2 2 Homework Quiz 2 ,5 1 Article Presentation 1 7 7 Total Workload 122 Total Workload / 30 4,06 ECTS Credits of the Course 4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No