Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Non-native Species in Aquatic Ecosystems BIO641 Turkish Compulsory 3 + 0 3.0 8.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Graduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Şerife Gülsün KIRANKAYA
Instructor(s)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Know transport vectors and pathways for non-native species
2 Comprehend biological invasions and its stages in aquatic environments
3 Comprehend non-native species invasions and the relationships between species diversity, community saturation and ecosystem functioning
4 Know impacts of non-native invasive species in aquatic ecosystms
5 Know prediction and risk assessment methodolgy for non-native species in aquatic environments
6 Gain perspective for managing non-native species invasions in aquatic ecosystems
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week An introduction to invasion ecology and an overview on biological invasion in aquatic ecosystems Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Patterns, vectors and pathways of invasion Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Invertebrates Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Fishes Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Distribution of non-native aquatic species in Turkey: Amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Ecological traits of aquatic invaders Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Establishment success of non-native species in aquatic environments, influence of biotic interactions Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm
9. Week Ecological processes and spread of non-native species Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Ecological impacts of non-native species Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Evolution of invaders Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Prediction and risk assessment of non-native invasive species Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Management of non-native species invasion Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Management of non-native species invasion Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Improve the scientific knowledge in the field of Biology to a more advanced level. Use the advenced knowledge to innovate, interpret the results, to apply the results and to design unique projects
2 Gain the ability to identify scientific questions, compare, analyze and solve the problems independently.
3 Gain the skills of using the modern laboratory techniques and analysis methods in the field of biology.
4 Gain the ability to get the information by doing research, to evaluate, interpret and apply it.
5 Gain the ability of discussion, synthesis and applying the scientific knowledge.
6 Gain the ability to design experimental studies, do the applications and analyse the complicated results using advanced skills, like critical thinking, problem solving and deciding.
7 Use the scientific knowledge and apply the ability of problem solving, evaluate and analyse advanced concepts in interdiciplinary fields.
8 Gain the scientific knowledge to set up communication with the collegues. Gain the ability to follow and use of the literature. Gain the ability to share or present the results of his/her own studies with the scientists during a scientific conference, workshop or seminar.
9 Participate scientific collaborations effectively and lead a scientific study if necessary.
10 Follow the innovations in the field of biology. Gain the ability to find resources and to use the databases.
11 Find new or strategical approaches to solve an unpredicted or advanced problems.
12 Improve scientific knowledge where there is a little or limited data present. Gain the ability to connect the information from different scientific diciplines.
13 Find unique ideas and get in contact with the professionals in scientific topics using his/her knowledge and skills.
14 Have the ability to read, understand, speak and write a foreign language in order to contact with the scientists from all over the World.
15 Follow novel developments in computational software and hardware systems related with biology, use this knowledge and skill in research.
16 Obey the ethical regulations and watch the ethical issues while designing a scientific study, collecting data, evaluating and publishing them.
17 Adopt life-long learning strategies during performing scientific studies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY10 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY13 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY14 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY15 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY16 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY17 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 2 1 2
Sınavlar
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
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0