| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sea Ecosystem | BIO534 | 3 + 0 | 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. Deniz YAĞLIOĞLU |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The primary objective of this course is to acquaint students with this unique aquatic ecosystem that is structurally distinct within all the world's seas and oceans. Additionally, considering our country's geographical location, which is situated along the southern coasts of the Black Sea, the aim is to provide students with an understanding of this ecosystem from biological, ecological, and even economic and social perspectives. The course is designed to impart current knowledge on changing environmental conditions and emerging issues related to the Black Sea. |
| Course Content | Geological Formation of the Black Sea, Climate, Physical, and Chemical Characteristics in the Black Sea Ecosystem, Biodiversity in the Black Sea, Faunal Structure in the Black Sea, Floristic Structure in the Black Sea, Eutrophication and the Effects of Pollution on the Black Sea Ecosystem, Pelagic Fishing in the Black Sea, Demersal Fishing in the Black Sea, Aquaculture in the Black Sea, Effects of Fisheries on the Benthic Ecosystem in the Black Sea, Coastal Management Strategies, Collaboration with Countries around the Black Sea. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- The student defines the Black Sea ecosystem as part of the Atlantic Waters System and recognizes all components of the ecosystem. - The student becomes knowledgeable about the biodiversity and aquatic life in the Black Sea. - The student can perceive potential changes in the marine ecosystem, identify the problem, and develop approaches for solutions. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Skeletochronology, and History | |
| 2. Week | Types of Calcified Structures (Otoliths, Scales, Skeleton) | |
| 3. Week | Types of Calcified Structures (Otoliths, Scales, Skeleton) | |
| 4. Week | Skeletochronological Studies | |
| 5. Week | Karadeniz’de biyoçeşitlilik | |
| 6. Week | Ötrofikasyon ve Kirliliğin Karadeniz ekosistemine etkileri | |
| 7. Week | Validation and Verification Methods | |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Growth and Analysis | |
| 10. Week | Computer-Aided Age Determination | |
| 11. Week | Otolith Microchemistry | |
| 12. Week | Applications of Otolith Microchemistry | |
| 13. Week | Preparation and Observation Techniques | |
| 14. Week | Preparation of Calcified Structures |
| Etudes et Revues Studies and Reviews, The Fisheries Resources of The Mediterranean: Part Two, Black Sea, No: 60, FAO, Rome, 1985 |
| Environmental Management of Fish Resources in the Black Sea and Their Rational Exploitation, FAO Fisheries Circular, No:909, Rome, 1996 |
| Black Sea Flood Question; Changes in Coastline, Climate and Human Settlement, Yanko-Hombach V., Gilbert,A.S., Panin, N., Dolukhanov, P. M., Springer, 2007, 971pp. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 43 | 43 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
