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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Advanced Invertebrate Zoology |
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| Course Code |
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ST-535 |
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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. CANAN TÜRELİ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Defines the basic structures of living systems and invertebrate animals
Recognizes and distinguishes the branches of aquatic invertebrates
Knows feeding types of invertebrates
Understands the life cycle and reproduction of invertebrate animals
Explains the economic and ecological importance of aquatic invertebrates
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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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Advanced level of knowledge about aquatic invertebrates, branches and classes depend on them to know, be able to comment on bioecological aspects, professional practice and work use
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| Course Contents |
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The term Invertebrate, comparison of invertebrate groups, feeding, movement, respiratory system, secretion, ionic and osmotic regulation, protection – defense mechanism, reproduction, life cycle and development. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom, laboratory |
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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 |
Indroduction, the basic structures of living systems and the animals
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resource book 3-9. pages to be read
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Lectures
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2 |
Tthe classification of invertebrates and Classes of Protozoa |
resource book 41-49. pages to be read
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Lectures
laboratory |
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3 |
Metazoa Phyla and Classes; Porifera, Cnidaria and Ctenofora
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resource book 49-65. pages to be read |
Lectures
laboratory |
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4 |
Metazoa Phyla and Classes;Platyhelminthes, Rotifera, Mollusca |
resource book 41-49.and 123-137. pages to be read |
Lectures
laboratory |
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5 |
Metazoa Phyla and Classes;Mollusca, Annelida, Arthropoda |
resource book 41-49. and 123-137pages to be read |
Lectures
laboratory |
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6 |
Metazoa Phyla and Classes;Arthropoda, Echnidermata, Chordata |
Source reading
Powerpoint presentation preparation homework
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Lectures
Powerpoint presentation
discussion |
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7 |
Metazoa Phyla and Classes; Arthropoda, Echnidermata, Chordata continues |
Powerpoint presentation preparation homework
Source reading |
Lectures
Powerpoint presentation
discussion |
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8 |
midterm exam |
studying for exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Feeding biology of Invertebrate |
resource book 215-225. pages to be read |
Lectures
video display
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10 |
Feeding biology of Invertebrate continues |
resource book 225-234. pages to be read |
Lectures
video display |
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11 |
Movement and breathing
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Source reading
Powerpoint presentation preparation homework |
Lectures
Powerpoint presentation
discussion |
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12 |
Secretory, ionic and osmotic regulation
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resource book293-299. pages to be read |
Lectures |
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13 |
Reproduction and life cycle
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Source reading
Powerpoint presentation preparation homework |
Lectures
Powerpoint presentation
discussion |
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14 |
Reproduction and life cycle continues
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Source reading
Powerpoint presentation preparation homework |
Lectures
Powerpoint presentation
discussion |
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15 |
Development
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Source reading
Powerpoint presentation preparation homework |
Lectures
Powerpoint presentation
discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
studying for exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 BARNES,R.S.K., CALOW, P., OLIVE, P.J.W., 1993. The Invertebrates : A new synthesis. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Cambridge, 469 p.
ANDERSON, D.T., 2001. Invertebrate Zoology.Oxford University pres. 474 p.
BARNES, R.D.,1964. Invertebrate Zoology. W.B.saunders Company. 632 p.
ERDEM,Ü.,BAŞUSTA, N., TÜRELİ, C. 2006. Aquatic invertebrates. 2 Print, Nobel publication number: 833, Ankara. 273 p.(In Turkish)
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| Required Course Material(s) |
PECHENİK, J.A., 1996. Biology of the Invertebrates. Wm.C. Brown Publishers. London, 554 p.
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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 |
6 |
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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Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
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. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
| * 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 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
6 |
5 |
30 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
7 |
7 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Total Workload: | 143 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.72 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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