BIOL206 ECOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380206 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr DİDEM AMBARLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- to provide comprehensive information on ecological interactions from organismal to global levels
- to teach relevant terms to communicate the science of ecology
- to give examples from recent high-quality publications out of ecological research
- to link ecological knowledge with evolutionary and environmental sciences as well as conservation biology
- to provide examples of popular topics in media related to ecology
- to create an environment to discuss the reasons behind ecological crisis and potential solutions
Course Content
A course that covers the interaction of organisms with their biological and physical environments. Topics include the ecosystem concepts, environmental requirements of organisms, limiting factors, energy cycles in ecological systems, biogeochemical cycles, and principles of population ecology and community ecology.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, successful students will understand the basis behind the organisms' interactions with each other and their environment. They will be able to describe ecological concepts at the levels of individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems and global with relevant terms. They know the prevailing interactions and can also give unique examples from different terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They can describe the energy and nutrient flow in different ecosystems. They will know the mechanisms behind the environmental crisis that the world is facing. They will be able to discuss what needs to be done in terms of research and natural resource management. They will also be able to attend to ecological research and even design a small-scale ecological study themselves.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution