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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Quantitative Analysis and Methods of Biomass Estimation in Plankton |
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| Course Code |
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ST-527 |
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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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Prof.Dr. SEVİM POLAT
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains importance of quantitative analysis of plankton
Sorts the methods used in quantitative analysis of plankton
Compares the plankton counting methods
Evaluates the analysis results
Explains the concept of biomass and primary production
Explains the relation between biomass and primary production
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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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None |
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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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To learn the methods on quantitative analysis and biomass estimation of plankton, to apply and compare the method, comparison and evaluation of quantitative results. |
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| Course Contents |
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In this course, methods used for quantitative analysis and biomass estimation of plankton in aquatic environments, counting techniques of plankton and their comparison, volumetric analysis, pigment analysis and other methods are taught. The evaluations of results, relations between plankton biomass and primary production are taught and discussed.
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom of Faculty of Fisheries and laboratories, University of Çukurova |
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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 |
Explanation the importance of quantitative plankton analysis |
Reading of course subjects |
Lecture |
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2 |
Definition of concept of plankton biomass and primary production |
Reading the lecture notes and related resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Methods used in quantitative analysis of plankton |
Reading the lecture notes and browsing related literatures |
Lecture, demonstratation |
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4 |
Methods used in phytoplankton counting |
Reading the lecture notes and related resources |
Lecture, demonstratation, |
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5 |
Methods used in phytoplankton counting |
Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework preparation |
Lecture, demonstratation, laboratory practice |
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6 |
Methods used in zooplankton counting |
Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework preparation |
Lecture, demonstratation, laboratory practice |
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7 |
Methods used in zooplankton counting |
Reading the lecture notes and related resources |
Lecture, demonstratation, laboratory practice |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Studying for midterm exam |
Midterm exam |
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9 |
Volumetric analysis |
Reading the related resources and browsing articles |
Lecture, laboratory practice |
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10 |
Pigment analysis |
Reading the related resources and browsing articles |
Lecture, laboratory practice |
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11 |
Other methods used in biomass estimation |
Reading the related resources and browsing articles, homework preparation |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Evaluation of results of analyses |
Reading the related resources and browsing articles |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Examination of relation of between bomass and primary production |
Reading the related resources and browsing articles |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Examination of relation of between bomass and primary production |
Reading the related resources and browsing articles |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Resons of changes of biomass and primary production levels |
Reading the related resources |
Lecture, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for final exam |
Final exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Polat, S. Lecture Notes of Quantitative Analysis and Methods of Biomass Estimation in Plankton
Parsons, TR., Maita, Y., Lalli C.M. 1984. A Manual of Chemical and
Biological Methods for Seawater Analysis. Oxford: Pergamon Press. 173p.
Hasle, G.R.1978. The inverted-microscope method. In: Phytoplankton Manual. (Ed.):
A.Sournia, UNESCO, pp. 88-96.
Sieracki ME, Viles CL, Webb KL. 1989. An algorithm to estimate cell biovolume using image
analyzed microscopy. Cytometry 10: 551-557.
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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 |
3 |
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 |
Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
4 |
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2 |
Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. |
2 |
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3 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. |
3 |
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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. |
2 |
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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 |
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6 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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8 |
Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. |
2 |
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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 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
1 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
1 |
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13 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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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 |
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16 |
Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. |
2 |
| * 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 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
3 |
15 |
45 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
20 |
20 |
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Total Workload: | 145 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.8 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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