| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichthyology | BIO528 | 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 |
Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | Comprehend evolution, taxonomy, morphological, anatomical and physiological characteristics of fishes |
| Course Content | Introduction, Taxonomy and evolution of fishes, External morphology, skin and its derivates, Skeletal and muscular systems and locomotion, Respiratory system, Circulatory system, Buoyancy and thermal regulation, Excreation and osmoregulation, Digestive System, Food , Digestion and Growth , Reproduction, Nervous System, Sensory System, Endocrine System, Zoogeography |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Able to interpret the evolutionary processes affected fishes; to able to predict morphological, anatomical and physiological characteristics of fishes as a result of the evolutionary processes - Know existent modern fish taxa - Learn anatomical and morphological characteristics of fishes - Comprehend morphological adaptations of fishes to live in aquatic environment - Comprehend physiological adaptations of fishes to live in aquatic environment - Gain knowledge fish taxonomy - Learn zoogeographic distribution of fish species on earth |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Taxonomy and evolution of fishes | |
| 2. Week | External morphology, skin and its derivates | |
| 3. Week | Skeletal and muscular systems and locomotion | |
| 4. Week | Respiratory system | |
| 5. Week | Circulatory system | |
| 6. Week | Buoyancy and thermal regulation | |
| 7. Week | Excreation and osmoregulation | |
| 8. Week | Mıdterm | |
| 9. Week | Excreation and osmoregulation | |
| 10. Week | Digestive System, Food , Digestion and Growth | |
| 11. Week | Reproduction | |
| 12. Week | Nervous System | |
| 13. Week | Sensory System | |
| 14. Week | Endocrine System |
| Moyle P.B. & Cech, Jr. J.J., 2004, Fishes, Introduction to Ichthyology, Prentice Hall, NJ |
| Demir N., İhtiyoloji, 1996, İstanbul Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Basım Evi. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| Research | 1 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 46 | 46 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 46 | 46 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 191.25 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
