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Course Description Course Name : Limnology Course Code : BL 401 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CAHİT ERDEM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Ecological study of streams and lakes. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The physical, chemical and biological properties inland water.Ecological study of streams and lakes. Course Contents : Basic structures of inland waters together with chemical, phsical and biological proporties of lakes and rivers are given throughout this course. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 History of limnology Source and reading Lecture and discussion 2 Lakes are classified according to the base structure Source and reading Lecture and discussion 3 The hydrological cycle Source and reading Lecture and discussion 4 Lake formation, Source and reading Lecture and discussion 5 Light in lakes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 6 Temperature in lakes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 7 Temperature in lakes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Source and reading Lecture and discussion 9 Formation and types of stratification in lakes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 10 Chemical properties of lakes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 11 Documentary representation about this topic Source and reading Lecture and discussion 12 Biological properties of Lake Source and reading Lecture and discussion 13 Pollution and productıvıty in lakes Source and reading Lecture and discussion 14 Physical, chemical and biological properties of streams. Source and reading Lecture and discussion 15 Physical, chemical and biological properties of streams. Source and reading Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Source and reading Lecture and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Wetzel, R.G.,2001. Limology, Lake and River Ecosystems. Academic Press, London. 1006p. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50 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 Explains the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of biology 3 2 Uses the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of biology 1 3 Develops his/her professional experiences and knowledges by taking elective courses together with basic subjects of biology 0 4 takes responsibility as an individual or in a group to solve unpredicted problems that would be encountered 2 5 plans and manages the projects as a member of team 3 6 informs an indivudual and institutions about the subjects related to biology, and prepare verbal and written presentation to solve the problems 4 7 communicates effectively with colleagues in the world about biological issues and works 0 8 Knows the importance of individual development 2 9 Reaches the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 3 10 Knows that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 4 11 Evaluates the developmets in the field of biology by using scientific methods 3 12 Explains the basic concepts and principles in the field of biology 1 13 Combines the knowledge in the field of biology with the other scientific area. 4 14 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds establish relations ethically and uses information, communication technologies. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself accordingly. 2 15 Identifies problems in the field of biology and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 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 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4