| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrobiology | BYL306 | Turkish | Compulsory | 6. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | Gain general knowledge about importance of water for life; Explain the physical, chemical and biological properties of aquatic ecosystems and interactions of aquatic ecosystems; demonstrate the freshwater and marine organisms, gain general knowledge about their habitats and relationships of these organisms with the environment |
| Course Content | During the course, Importance of Water to living organisms, Hydrological Cycle, Water Physical and Chemical Properties, properties of seawater, the marine ecosystem, marine organisms Classification of Marine Ecosystems in the Food Chain; freshwater ecosystems, Freshwater Classification, Classification of Lakes, Limnological Organism Classification, Brackish water ecosystem; water pollution, pollution in aquatic environments and monitoring of the effects will be discussed. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | To comprehend the importance of water for living organisms |
| 2 | To be able to state the water as a habitat |
| 3 | To know characteristics and ecological importance of marine, freshwater and brackishwater ecosystems |
| 4 | To gain information about various species living in aquatic environments |
| 5 | To gain awareness about conservation of species richness in aquatic environment |
| 6 | To gain information about cultivation of aquatic organisms and management of aquatic anvironment |
| 7 | To be able to evaluate the threats on aquatic ecosystems and to suggest solutions for these problems |
| 8 | To be able to suggest strategies for sustainable exploitation of aquatic environments |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | T: Importance of water for living organisms; Hydrological Cycle / P: Introductroduction to sampling equipments using in aquatic environments | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 2. Week | T: Physical and chemical properties of pure water / P: Measurement of main physical and chemical parameters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, salinity) of water | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | T: General characteristics of oceans and seas / P: Video film presentation about explaining the formation and physical-chemical properties of oceans | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 4. Week | T:Seas and oceans as biotops, communities in the marine environment / P: Methods for observing of marine environment and for sampling, preservation and examination of aquatic organisms | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | T: Classification of marine organisms / P: Examination of the marine organisms | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 6. Week | T: Characteristics of special ecosystems (estuaries, lagoons, salt marshes, coral reefs, mangroves) and their biomes / P: Examination of samples representing specific ecosystems existing in the collection in the laboratory | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 7. Week | T: Characteristics of special ecosystems (estuaries, lagoons, salt marshes, coral reefs, mangroves) and their biomes / P: Examination of samples representing specific ecosystems existing in the collection in the laboratory | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | T: Freshwayer (inland water) ecosystems, classification of freshwater systems / U: Observation in freshwater ecosystems and comparison of the findings with previous findings for seawater | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | T: Classification and characteristics of lakes / U: Video film presentation about formation of lakes | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 11. Week | T: Classification of lake organisms / P: Examination of lake organisms | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 12. Week | T: Characteristics of river systems and river communities / P: : Examination of river organisms and comparison of lake and river organisms | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | T: Human impacts on aquatic ecosystems / P: Setting up an aquarium to monitor pollution in the aquatic environment / Laboratory exam | Preparation, After Class Study |
| 14. Week | T: Impacts of global climate change on aquatic environments / Observation of pollution in the previously prepared aquarium environment | Preparation, After Class Study |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Obtains theoretical and applied information in the field of biological sciences, perceives and recognizes living things in the context of structure, function - functioning, organization and mutual interactions, comprehends and interprets their importance | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Defines problems related to biology subjects, formulates hypothesis for the solution of problems by making synthesis, tests the hypothesis with various observational and experimental methods, analyzes the results and gains the ability to interpret. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Learns the processes and phenomena in the field of life sciences in relation to current knowledge and methods. Using this information, proposes solutions to local and global problems related to field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Selects, applies and develops contemporary techniques and tools in the field of life sciences and effectively uses information technologies as a part of her/his own life. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | In order to meet the needs of the individual or society, works effectively and takes responsibility in activities and projects for her professional development, both individually and in multidisciplinary groups. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Follows scientific publications published/to be published in the field, conveys the information obtained verbally and in writing to colleagues and different segments of the society. Communicates with colleagues in Turkish/English. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | By following the current scientific and technological developments in biological sciences, gains the competence to develop lifelong learning, knowledge and skills. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Have universal and social ethical values and professional responsibility awareness with a scientific point of view. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | DK6 | DK7 | DK8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| PY8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
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| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Preparation, After Class Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Research | 12 | 2 | 24 | |
| Other Activities | 14 | 1 | 14 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterm 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
