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  Course Description
Course Name : Fish Deaths Linked to Environmental Problems

Course Code : ST-556

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. M.ZİYA LUGAL GÖKSU

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Categorizes and defines the fish deaths related to environmental problems.
Explains the possible causes of death.
Evaluates pollution-related events encountered in aquatic environments.
Examines examples from the field and laboratory work to be done.
Prepares and implements an action plan to investigate the mass fish deaths.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Environmental issues, especially water pollution causes fish deaths as a result of the investigation, detection and gain knowledge and skills on the measures to be taken.

Course Contents : General information about environmental problems and fish kills, the possible causes of death examined, the preparation of action plan, field and laboratory studies, some examples related to the subject.

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 General information about environmental issues. Read lecture notes. Lecture.
2 General information about fish kills. Read lecture notes. Lecture.
3 Examination of the possible causes of death Read lecture notes, homework preparation. Lectures and discussions, homework presentation.
4 And sources of pollutants that cause fish kills. Read lecture notes. Lecture.
5 Field survey and literature review identified studies for evaluation Read lecture notes, homework preparation. Lecture, homework presentation.
6 Due diligence, sampling and analysis Read lecture notes. Lecture.
7 Physical, chemical and biological testing. Read lecture notes. Lecture.
8 Midterm exam Studying for midterm exam. Written exam
9 Field and laboratory studies examined-determined Read lecture notes, homework preparation. Lecture, homework presentation.
10 Examination of case studies on mass fish deaths. Literature review, homework preparation. . Discussion,homework presentation .
11 Review of information and research results. Literature review, homework preparation. Discussion ,homework presentation.
12 Interpretation and diagnosis. Read lecture notes. Lectures and discussions.
13 Examination of case studies on mass fish deaths. Literature review. Discussion.
14 Legal and administrative measures. Read lecture notes, homework preparation. Lecture, homework presentation .
15 The preparation of the action plan. Read lecture notes. Lecture.
16/17 Final exam. Studying for final exam. Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  GÖKSU, M.Z.L., 2012, Environmental Problems, Causes of Death in Cancer Detection Methods Group, Cukurova University, Faculty of Fisheries, Lecture Notes, Adana, Turkey.
 Helfrich L.A., and Smith S. A. 2000 Fish Kills Their causes and prevention 420-252 Virginia Cooperative Extensive
 Catchings, D., 2000 Fish Kills in Ponds District II Fisheries Supervisor Eastaboga Alabama
Required Course Material(s)  LITHERATHY, Action Programme For İnvesgetion Of Fish Kils (Report)
 Internet access.


  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. 4
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. 5
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. 5
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. 4
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. 3
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. 4
* 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 12 12
    Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6