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  Course Description
Course Name : Turkey´s Lakes

Course Code : ST-508

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MELTEM MANAŞIRLI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows Turkey´s Lakes
Learns the structure of the lakes
Knows the formation of lakes
Understands the ecology of lakes
Knows the importance of fisheries and the location of lakes

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Characteristics of Turkey´s lakes, geological and biological importance of the classification that covers the production of fishery products.

Course Contents : The formation of lakes inTurkey, geological, biological, ecological classification, based on geographic regions of Turkey and analysis of the distribution of lakes, the importance of lakes and their places in terms of fishery products.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : C.U. Classrooms Faculty of Fisheries


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and classification of lakes Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
2 According to the geological formation of the lakes Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
3 Chemical structure of the lakes Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
4 According to the biological productivity of lakes Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
5 Lakes according to their temperatures Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
6 The lake ecosystem properties Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
7 Marmara Region lakes Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
8 Mid -term exam Studying for midterm exam Written exam
9 Aegean Region lakes Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
10 Lakes in the Mediterranean Region Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
11 Lakes in Central Anatolia Region Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
12 Lakes Black Sea Coast Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
13 Lakes in Eastern Anatolia Region Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Homework, Lectures, visual presentation
14 Lakes in South Eastern Anatolia Region Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Homework, Lectures, visual presentation
15 The importance of inland lakes and location Homework Source browsing, reading lecture notes. Lectures, visual presentation
16/17 Final Exam Studying for final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Turkey lakes, lecture notes
 EKİNGEN, G., 2001, Limnoloji. Mersin Üniversitesi, ISBN-975-6900-4. 208 s.
 MARGALEF, R., 1994, Limnology Now, New York. 553p.
 HORNE, A.J., GOLDMAN, C.R., 1997. Limnology, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 576p. Singapore.
 GÖKSU, M.Z.L., 2003, Su Kirliliği, Çukurova Üniversitesi Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Yayın No:7, Nobel Kitapevi, ISBN-975-8561-24-3, Adana, 232 s.
 CİRİK, S.; CİRİK, Ş., 2005. Limnoloji. Ege Üniversitesi. Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Yayınları No : 21, ISBN NO: 975-483-103-3 E.Ü. Basımevi, Bornova – İzmir. 166 s.
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 2 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. 4
3 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 3
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. 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. 5
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. 5
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
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. 4
12 Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 3
13 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 4
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
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. 0
* 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 2 15 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 139
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56
ECTS Credit: 6