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Course Description Course Name : Biological Tests in Evaluate Water Pollution (Bioassays-Toxicity Tests) Course Code : ST-523 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. M.ZİYA LUGAL GÖKSU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the intended use of bioassay methods Analyses the experiments done related with water pollution, examines and explains the relevant, modal experiment. Determines the equipment, test substances and test organisms. The test sets and tracks Evaluates the results and gain practical skills for adaptation Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The effect of pollutants on aquatic organisms and aquatic environment due to the difficulty of determining the field, the laboratory environment and the conditions similar to the experimental results, and on acquiring skills adapted to the application. Course Contents : Water pollution needs to be done to determine the Examinations (examination of water and biological observations), a toxic effect, and toxicity parameters, and types of bio-experiment, fish bio-assays, bio test conditions, methods and assessments. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Cukurova University, Faculty of Fisheries Classrooms and Laboratories   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Water pollution and general information about bioassays Reading lecture notes. Lectures 2 Bioassay, classification and types (front, control, and based on experiments) Reading lecture notes. Lectures 3 The test material (living or dead), and experimental research on the environment Literature search and investigation and evaluation, homework preparation Discussion, homework presentation 4 Preliminary experiments, the establishment and monitoring Reviewing and evaluating information, homework preparation Laboratory, homework presentation 5 Preliminary experiments, the establishment and monitoring Reviewing and evaluating information Laboratory 6 Pre-test results based on the evaluation and preparation for experiments Reviewing and evaluating information,homework preparation Discussion, homework presentation 7 Control experiments, the establishment and monitoring Reviewing and evaluating information Laboratory 8 mid-term exam Studying for midterm exam Written exam 9 The establishment and monitoring of control experiments Reviewing and evaluating information Laboratory 10 Control experiments based on the evaluation and preparation of test results Reviewing and evaluating information, homework preparation Discussion, homework presentation 11 The establishment and monitoring of the experiments Reviewing and evaluating information Laboratory 12 The establishment and monitoring of the experiments Reviewing and evaluating information,homework preparation Laboratory, homework presentation 13 The establishment and monitoring of the experiments Reviewing and evaluating information Laboratory 14 Statistical methods Results (Probit analysis) under investigation Probit analysis of statistical methods-read, homework preparation. Discussion, homework presentation 15 Knowledge and discussion of the findings of the tests and evaluation of results Oral presentation preparation Discussion and oral presentation 16/17 Final exam Studying for the final exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  GÖKSU, M.Z.L., 2011,Water Pollution Bioassay (lecture notes), Cukurova University, Faculty of Fisheries, Adana, Turkey. (In press)  Unsal, M., 1998, Contamination Tests. Research Institute of Fisheries and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Issue No. 11, Series A, in the basement.  GÖKSU, M.Z.L., 2003, Water Pollution Textbook, Cukurova University, Faculty of Fisheries, Publication No. 7, the Nobel Bookstore, Adana, Turkey. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 6 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5 2 Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. 3 3 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 4 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 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. 4 6 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. 5 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 8 Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. 4 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. 2 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. 3 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 12 Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 2 13 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 2 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. 3 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 16 Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 4 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 14 14     Final Exam 1 18 18 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6