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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Comparative Anatomy ofAquatic Vertebrates |
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| Course Code |
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ST-516 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Provides information about the general characteristics of aquatic vertebrates
Distinguishes aquatic vertebrate classes
Explains the functioning of the organs and systems of aquatic vertebrates
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Aquatic vertebrates to obtain advanced knowledge about anatomy
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| Course Contents |
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Comparative anatomy and physiology of aquatic vertebrates, reptiles, aves and mammalians |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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classroom, laboratory |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction, general characters and classification of vertebrates
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Lesson book 1-3. Pages read
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lectures |
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2 |
Skin and consisting of skin structures |
Lesson book 23-43. Pages read
preparation of presentation homework
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lectures
presentation
discussion |
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3 |
Skeletal System |
Lesson book 53-71. Pages read |
lectures |
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4 |
Skeletal System |
Lesson book 71-107.Pages read |
lectures |
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5 |
Muscular System |
Lesson book 118-136.Pages read |
lectures |
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6 |
digestive system
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Lesson book 138-155.Pages read
preparation of presentation homework |
lectures
presentation
discussion |
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7 |
midterm exam
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study for exam |
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8 |
midterm exam |
study for exam |
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9 |
circulatory system |
Lesson book 182-194.Pages read
preparation of presentation homework |
lectures
presentation
discussion |
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10 |
respiratory system |
Lesson book 201-207.Pages read
preparation of presentation homework |
lectures
presentation
discussion |
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11 |
excretory system
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Lesson book 230-242. Pages read
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lectures |
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12 |
reproductive system
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Lesson book 251-264. Pages read
preparation of presentation homework |
lectures
presentation
discussion |
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13 |
nervous system |
Lesson book 275-307. Pages read
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lectures
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14 |
sensory organs
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Lesson book 312-327.Pages read |
lectures |
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15 |
sensory organs |
Lesson book 327-340.Pages read
preparation of presentation homework |
lectures
presentation
discussion |
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16/17 |
final exam |
study for exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 ÖKTAY, M., 1988.Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrate Animals. Istanbul University publications, number: 3489, Istanbul, 384 p. (In Turkish)
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| Required Course Material(s) |
DEMİRSOY, A., 1992.Basic Rules of Life. Vertebrates / Anamniyota. Cilt-III/Kısım-I. Ankara, 684 p. (In Turkish)
DEMİRSOY, A., 1992. Basic Rules of Life. Vertebrates / Amniota (reptiles, birds and mammals). Cilt-III/Kısım-II. Ankara, 942 p. (In Turkish)
DEMİRSOY, A., 2003. Mammals. Turkey vertebrates, Turkey and Biological Properties of Systematic Investigation of the Vertebrate Fauna of detection and protection features. Ministry of Environment, Environmental Protection Administration, Project No.: 90-K-1000-90. Ankara, 292 pp.(In Turkish)
KURU, M., 1987. Vertebrates. Atatürk University, Erzurum, 733 p.(In Turkish)
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
6 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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2 |
Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. |
3 |
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3 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. |
4 |
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4 |
Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. |
3 |
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5 |
Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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6 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
4 |
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7 |
Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. |
3 |
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8 |
Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. |
5 |
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9 |
Has positive stance on the lifelong education and uses it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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10 |
Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences, publishes and presents the research results, contributes to constitution of a public conscience in the field of interest. |
4 |
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11 |
Effectively communicates about the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. |
3 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
3 |
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13 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
3 |
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14 |
Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. |
4 |
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15 |
Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. |
3 |
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16 |
Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
6 |
5 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
7 |
7 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
7 |
7 |
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Total Workload: | 142 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.68 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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