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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ecology of Freshwater Algae |
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| Course Code |
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ST-532 |
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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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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Comprehends the importance of algae in freshwater ecosystems
Learn physical, chemical and biological factors relations with algae
Understands why some algae groups can be found more commonly different waters.
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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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The aim of this course is to teach the importance, ecological requirements, spreads, succession, niche, and the use as biological indicators of algae in freshwater ecosystems. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction (primary producers, inland water ecosystems, planktonic and benthic algae, shape and size), Algae habitats and community, Systematics of algae (Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyce), Systematics of Algae (Diatoms, other groups), Algae are physical factors, Algae chemical factors, Succession and growth, Algae dispersion, succession, and biogeography, Algae interactions with other organisms, Algae niche in freshwater ecosystems, Pollution and algae, The use of algae in paleolimnology, Sampling, biomass estimation, counting. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Microscope Lab., classroom of Fisheries Faculty |
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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 |
Introduction (primary producers, inland water ecosystems, planktonic and benthic algae, shape and size) |
Reading about subject in books |
Lecture |
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2 |
Algae habitats and community |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Systematics of algae (Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyce) |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture,presantation, homework presentation |
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4 |
Systematics of Algae (Diatoms, other groups) |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, presantation, homework presentation |
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5 |
physical factors that effect on algae |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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6 |
Chemiical factors that effect on algae |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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7 |
Chemiical factors that effect on algae |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Preparing for exam |
Exam |
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9 |
Succession and growth, midterm exam |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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10 |
Algae dispersion, succession, and biogeography |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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11 |
Algae interactions with other organisms |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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12 |
Algae niche in freshwater ecosystems |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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13 |
Pollution and algae |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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14 |
The use of algae in paleolimnology |
Reading about subject in books and preparing homework |
Lecture, homework presentation |
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15 |
Sampling, biomass estimation, counting |
Reading about subject in books |
Lecture, practice |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 John D. Wehr, Robert G. Sheath, Freshwater Algae of North America: Ecology and Classification.
Craig D. Sandgren., Growth and Reproductive Strategies of Freshwater Phytoplankton.
F.E Round, The Ecology of Algae
John et al., 2000. Freshwater Algae of British Isles.
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| Required Course Material(s) |
Related Web site
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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 |
12 |
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. |
5 |
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2 |
Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. |
4 |
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3 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
2 |
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6 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
4 |
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13 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
3 |
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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. |
1 |
| * 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 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
12 |
4 |
48 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Total Workload: | 140 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.6 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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