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Course Title: |
PLANT DIVERSITY OF TURKEY |
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Course Code: |
BYL0506 |
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Type of Course: |
Optional |
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Level of Course: |
First Cycle |
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Year of Study: |
2 |
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Semester: |
4 |
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ECTS Credits Allocated: |
3 |
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Theoretical (hour/week): |
2 |
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Practice (hour/week) : |
0 |
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Laboratory (hour/week) : |
0 |
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Recommended optional programme components: |
None |
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Language: |
Turkish |
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face |
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Course Coordinator: |
Doç. Dr. GÜL KUŞAKSIZ |
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Course Lecturers: |
Doç. Dr. Gül KUŞAKSIZ |
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Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator: |
gult@uludag.edu.tr
Tel: 0 (224) 294 1787
Uludağ Üniversitesi Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi B Blok
Görükle Kampüsü, Nilüfer/BURSA 16059
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Website: |
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Objective of the Course: |
The aim of the course is to introduce the richness of flora in Turkey, plant species used for different aims which is an important economical aspect in Turkey; field plants, grains, leguminous seed, industrial plants, garden plants, vegetable and fruits, ornamental plants, medical and aromatic plants, forest trees. The goals are to teach the rich plant diversity at our country to introduce the usage, protection and operation of these plants. |
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development |
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Theoretical |
Practical |
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Floristic richness of Turkey, which is due to topographical, geological structure and climate. |
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Phytogeographical region in terms of preservation of genetic diversity of plant species is widely distributed in the borders and regions. |
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Status of plant genetic resources in Turkey: species richness, endemic and endangered species, plants that are utilized. |
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Factors that reduce the genetic diversity of plants: agricultural activities, industrilization, urbanization, forestry activities and fires. |
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Laws and regulations that protect the diversity of plant genetic resources, international treaties and cooperation in Turkey; Also, international organizations which Turkey is a member of, relevant organizations and institutions. |
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Protected areas; forest areas, agricultural field, pasture fields and other fields. |
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Repeating of course and Midterm Exam |
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Conservation programs in effect, natural conservation areas, national parks, nature parks, nature conservation areas, natural monuments. |
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Conservation programs in effect; biogenetic reserve areas, conservation forests, protection forests gene, seed stands, gene conservation management areas and other programs. |
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Complementary protection programs in place; seed gardens, gene banks, collection gardens. |
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Research and education: taxonomical, ecological, biological research. |
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On the protection of in-situ research; community education, staff training, information production and exchange. |
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Genetic erosion and vegetation types from forest tree species with the importance of local breeds and genetic pollution problems. |
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The importance of protecting natural areas and plant species to humanity. |
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials: |
T. EKİM, A. GÜNER, The Floritic Richnes of Turkey, Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, Vol. 17, p:48-59, May 2000.
Z. KAYA, E. KÜN, A. GÜNER, Türkiye Bitki Genetik Çeşitliliğinin Yerinde (IN SITU) Korunması Ulusal Planı, Çevre Bakanlığı, 1998.
K. IŞIK, Çevre Sorunları Biyolojik Çeşitlilik ve Orman Gen Kaynaklarımız, TEMA, Doyuran Matbaa, 1999.
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Assesment |
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