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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Environmental effect of fishing gear and methods |
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| Course Code |
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SAİ-529 |
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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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Fall (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. ERHAN AKAMCA
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has the theoretical and practical knowledge in fisheries engineering field in master level
Comprehends the effect of fisheries and other factors on ecosystem
Has the ability to reduce the effects of fishing on ecosystems
Equips with the problem solving skills and knowledge.
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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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YLSAİ-201 Specialization Field
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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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Identifies the negative effects of fishing gear and fishing methods used in fisheries in aquatic environment and aims to determine the work to do in order to minimize the negative effects. |
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| Course Contents |
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Polluting effects of fishing gear, overfishing, effects of benthic fauna and flora, ghost fishing |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, sea |
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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 |
İntroduction |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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2 |
Ecosystem apporach fisheries |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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3 |
Polluting effects of fishing gear, homework. |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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4 |
Marine Research |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture, Practice |
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5 |
Bycatch, homework. |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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6 |
Discard |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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7 |
Overfishing and its effects |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Studying for midterm exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Effects of benthic fauna and flora of fishing gears |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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10 |
Ghost fishing, homework. |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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11 |
Marine Research |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture, Practice |
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12 |
Marine Research |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture, Practice |
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13 |
Lake Research |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture, Practice |
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14 |
Effect of illegal fishing, homework. |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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15 |
Other harmful methods and their effects. |
Reading the related information on the course subject |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for final exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Sutinen, J.G. & Soboil, M. 2003. The performance of fisheries management systems and theecosystem challenge. In M. Sinclair & G. Valdimarsson, eds. Responsible fisheries inthe marine ecosystem, pp. 291-309. Rome, Italy, and Wallingford, UK.
Garcia, S.M., Zerbi, A., Aliaume, C., Do Chi, ., Lasserre, G., 2003. The ecosystem approach to fisheries. Issue, terminology, principles, institutional foundation, implementation and outlook. FAO isheries Technical Paper. No. 443. Rome, Italy.
Hall, S.J. 1999. The effects of fishing on marine ecosystems and communities. London. Blackwell Scientific Publications. 274 pp.
FAO. 1997. Fisheries management. FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries, 4: 82 pp.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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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 |
60 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
40 |
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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 |
Deepens and improves the information based on university education up to expertise level in Fishing and Seafood Processing Technology |
5 |
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2 |
Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships |
1 |
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3 |
Comprehends interdisciplinary relationships between theoretical and applied information of their expertise to synthesize and to produce new information |
3 |
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4 |
Solves problems by using problem-solving and suitable methods, establishes cause and effect relationships in the process in his/her expertise. |
4 |
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5 |
Is able to carry out an independent study related to fishing and seafood processing technology and assesses the results of work. |
5 |
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6 |
Improves skills for independent study in their area of expertise, determinates unpredictable problems and produces methods of solutions |
5 |
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7 |
Accesses literature in their area of expertise and assesses knowledge and skill critically and leads to training. |
4 |
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8 |
Develops a positive attitude towards life long learning. |
4 |
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9 |
Prepares written and visual presentations with technological devices in their area of expertise |
4 |
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10 |
Examines and develops social relations and norms critically and changes all if necessary |
2 |
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11 |
Communicates both in written and verbal in one foreign language |
0 |
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12 |
Uses computer and communication technologies effectively for their expertise area. |
0 |
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13 |
Collects, assesses and publishes data related to their expertise area, cares publical, scientifical, cultural and ethicals values during data collection. |
1 |
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14 |
Develops strategy, politics and application plan in relation to expertise area and assesses the results obtained within the scope of quality process |
1 |
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15 |
Applies interdisciplinary studies with assimilated knowledge and skills for solving problem |
0 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
20 |
80 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 154 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.16 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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