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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Exotic Fauna of the Mediterranean |
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| Course Code |
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ST-533 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. CEM ÇEVİK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the meaning of exotic organisms
Interprets the vectors of introduction of exotic species
Explains distributional patterns of exotic species
Interprets exotic species established in the Mediterranean Sea
Explains the diversity of exotic species established in the Turkish waters
Explains methods of the eradication process of exotic species
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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 main objectives of this course are to explain general characteristics of exotic species, the vectors of their introduction, diversity of exotic species in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters, and their effects of the prevailing ecosystem. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course content consists of the following topics; Brief history of the Mediterranean formation, the sub seas of the mediterranean, Levantine Sea and ecological characteristics, Vectors of introduction of exotic species, Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters, The effects of exotic species on ecosystem, Economical importance of exotic species, Eradication methods of exotic species and most dangerous-invader species
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Fisheries Faculty class |
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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 |
brief history of the Mediterranean formation, the sub seas of the mediterranean,
Levantine Sea and ecological characteristics
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Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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2 |
Vectors of introduction of exotic species (Lessepsian migration) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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3 |
Vectors of introduction of exotic species (Ships, aquaculture and ballast waters) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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4 |
Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters ( Protozoa) |
Reading about the subject in sources, Preparing homework |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer, homework presentation |
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5 |
Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Crustacea) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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6 |
Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Mollusca) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Mollusca) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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Mid-Term Exam |
Preparing for the exam |
Mid-Term Exam |
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9 |
Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters:(Echinodermata) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Pisces) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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The effects of exotic species on ecosystem |
Reading about the subject in sources, preparing homework |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer, homework presentation |
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Economical importance of exotic species |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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Eradication methods of exotic species |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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most dangerous-invader species found in the Mediterranean sea |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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15 |
General repetition |
Repeat reading all subjects |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Preparing for the exam |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Leppakoski,E., Gollasch,S and Olenin S., 2003. Invasive Aquatic Species of Europe. Distrıbution, Impacts and Management. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Nedherlands.
D. Golani, L. Orsi-Relini, Enric Massuti and J-P. Quignard, 2002. CIESM Atlas of Species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 1. Fishes.[F. Briand, Ed.]. 256 pages. CIESM Publishers, Monaco.
B.Galil, C. Froglia and P. Noel, 2002. CIESM Atlas of Species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 2. Crustaceans: decapods and Stomatops. [F. Briand, Ed.]. 192 pages. CIESM Publishers, Monaco.
A.Zenetos,S.Gofas,G.Russo and J.Templado, 2003. CIESM Atlas of Exotic Species in the Mediterranean. Vol. 3. Molluscs.[F.Briand, Ed.] 376 pages. CIESM Publishhers, Monaco.
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
2 |
50 |
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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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Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
4 |
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Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. |
3 |
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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. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
5 |
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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. |
1 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
4 |
8 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 144 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.76 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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