| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-native Species in Aquatic Ecosystems | BIO641 | 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. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructors |
Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To teach importance and impacts of non-native species in aquatic ecosystems and their management, to provive information about transport vectors and pathways for non-native species |
| Course Content | An introduction to invasion ecology and an overview on biological invasion in aquatic ecosystems, Patterns, vectors and pathways of invasion, Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Invertebrates, Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Fishes, Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, Ecological traits of aquatic invaders, Establishment success of non-native species in aquatic environments, influence of biotic interactions, Ecological processes and spread of non-native species, Ecological impacts of non-native species, Evolution of invaders, Prediction and risk assessment of non-native invasive species, Management of non-native species invasion |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Know transport vectors and pathways for non-native species - Comprehend biological invasions and its stages in aquatic environments - Comprehend non-native species invasions and the relationships between species diversity, community saturation and ecosystem functioning - Know impacts of non-native invasive species in aquatic ecosystms - Know prediction and risk assessment methodolgy for non-native species in aquatic environments - Gain perspective for managing non-native species invasions in aquatic ecosystems |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | An introduction to invasion ecology and an overview on biological invasion in aquatic ecosystems | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Patterns, vectors and pathways of invasion | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Invertebrates | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Fishes | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Ecological traits of aquatic invaders | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Establishment success of non-native species in aquatic environments, influence of biotic interactions | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Ecological processes and spread of non-native species | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Ecological impacts of non-native species | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 11. Week | Evolution of invaders | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Prediction and risk assessment of non-native invasive species | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 13. Week | Management of non-native species invasion | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Management of non-native species invasion | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| Gherardi, F., 2007, Biological invaders in inland waters: profiles, distribution and threats, Springer, Dordrecth, The Netherlands, 733 p. |
| Lockwood, J.L., Hoopes, M.F., Marchetti, M.P., 2007, Invasion Ecology, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK., 304 p. |
| Sax, D.F:, Stachowicz, J.J., Gaines, S.D., 2005, Species Invasions: Insights into Ecology, Evolution and Biogeography, Sinauer Associates, Inc. Publishers, Massachusetts, USA, 495 p. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Research | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
