BIOL574 MAJOR CONCEPTS IN ECOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380574 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr DİDEM AMBARLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- to remind the major concepts in ecology
- to discuss advancements in the major concepts,
- to introduce new concepts in ecology
Course Content
Origins and the present status of ecosystem concept, ecological niche, competitive exclusion principle, and ecological succession.(S)*
Course Learning Outcomes
Students:
- able to describe the major concepts in ecology with relevant terminology,
- discuss the advancements on those concepts, flaws and paradigm shifts,
- list novel concepts in ecology and define them.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in biology literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences within the context of other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution