| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Studies in Hydrobiology | BIO527 | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Gain knowledge and ablity for design and practice of studies about aquatic organisms living in lentic or lotic habitats. |
| Course Content | Introduction to aquatic environments, determination of sampling locations, using of maps and GPS, Planning of field studies, Security rules for field studies, Determination of sampling methods and selecting sampling equipment Introduction of sampling equipments, check and care of the equipment, Determination of sampling frequency and period, Discussion of potential problems for field studies and solution recommendations, Measurement and observation in field studies, The fishes of running water, Sampling methods for plankton and benthic organisms Sampling methods for ichthyological studies, Preservation and classification of samples obtained during field studies, Techniques for evaluation of samples, Principles of analysis and assessments |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Know choosing suitable sampling locations for objectives of hydrobiological investigations - Recommend solutions for potetial problems that occur during field studies - Comprehend security rules essential during field studies - Comprehend sampling and preservation techniques for water samples in runnig- and still water environments - Comprehend sampling and preservation techniques for plankton, benthic and ichthyological studies in runnig- and still water environments |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction to aquatic environments, determination of sampling locations, using of maps and GPS | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 2. Week | Planning of field studies, Security rules for field studies | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 3. Week | Determination of sampling methods and selecting sampling equipment | Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Introduction of sampling equipments, check and care of the equipment | Verbal Expression Practice Visual Presentation |
| 5. Week | Determination of sampling frequency and period | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Discussion of potential problems for field studies and solution recommendations | Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Measurement and observation in field studies | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Field Work |
| 8. Week | Mid term | |
| 9. Week | The fishes of running water | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Field Work |
| 10. Week | Sampling methods for plankton and benthic organisms | Field Work Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Sampling methods for ichthyological studies | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Field Work |
| 12. Week | Preservation and classification of samples obtained during field studies | |
| 13. Week | Techniques for evaluation of samples | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 14. Week | Principles of analysis and assessments | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Practice |
| Anonymous, 1971, Water Quality and Treatment, The American Water Works Associations, Inc. |
| Bain, M.B., Stevenson, N.J., 1999, Aquatic Habitat Assessment: Common Methods, American Fisheries Society, 216. |
| Chapman, D. (1992). Water Qaulity Assessments, A Guide to the Use of Biota, Sedimets and Water in Environmental Monitoring. Chapman & Hall Ltd., London, UK, 585 p |
| Hauer, F.R., Lamberti, G.A., 1996, Methods in Stream Ecology, Academic Press, London, 674 p. |
| Kottelat, M., Freyhof, J., 2007, Handbook of European Freshwater Fishes, Kottelat, Cornol, Switzerland and Freyhof, Berlin, Germany. |
| Hem, J.D., Study and Interpretation of the Chemical Characteristics of Natural Water, United States Printing Office, 1985. |
| Wetzel, R.G., 2001, Limnology: Lakes and Reservoirs (3rd edt.), Elsevier Academic Press, California, USA, 1006 p. |
| Wetzel, R.G. & Likens, G.E., 1991 Limnological Analysis, Springer-Verlag. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 43 | 43 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 43 | 43 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
