Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Ecology of Running Waters BIO602 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 comprehend hydrological dynamics of rivers and streams and their ecological and biological properties
Course Content Water flow and stream channels, Physical and chemical characteristics of flowing water, Attached algae Higher plants, Plankton, Composition of benthic invertebrate fauna , Anatomical, behavioural and further adaptations of benthic invertebrates, Factors controlling benthic invertebrates, The fishes of running water, Ecological factors affecting fishes, Movement, feeding and breeding of fishes in running water, Other vertebrates, Longitudinal zonation, Effects of man on watercourses
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learn formation and evolution of flowing waters
2 Know hydrological, physical and chemical properties of flowing waters
3 Learn organisms living in rivers and streams
4 Comprehend ecological factors affecting planktonic organisms, invertebrates and vertebrates living in flowing waters
5 Able to interpret adaptation of various organisms to water flow
6 Learn vertically and longitudinally different zones of rivers
7 Able to interpret human effets on watercourses
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Water flow and stream channels Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Physical and chemical characteristics of flowing water Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Attached algae Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Higher plants Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Plankton Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Composition of benthic invertebrate fauna Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
7. Week Anatomical, behavioural and further adaptations of benthic invertebrates Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week Midterm Practice
9. Week Factors controlling benthic invertebrates Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week The fishes of running water, Ecological factors affecting fishes Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
11. Week Movement, feeding and breeding of fishes in running water Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
12. Week Other vertebrates Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Longitudinal zonation Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Effects of man on watercourses 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 DK7
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY12 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY13 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY14 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY15 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
PY16 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY17 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Hynes, H.B.N., 1970, The Ecology of Running Waters, Liverpool University Press, Liverpool, 555 s.
  • Hauer, F.R., Lamberti, G.A., 1996, Methods in Stream Ecology, Academic Press, London, 674 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 14 4 56
Interview 14 3 42
Presentation (Preparation) 14 3 42
Other Activities 1 4 4
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 204
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 8.0