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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Marine Benthos |
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| Course Code |
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ST-540 |
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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. CEM ÇEVİK
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gives information on the general ecology of the seas
Gives information about the benthic region and the sub-zones.
Explains the definition of benthology and principles of classification
Learns marine benthic communities
Interprets benthos and their relationship with habitat
Learns qualitative analysis techniques of benthos
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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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Benthic zone and the classification of benthos; general anatomical and morphological features of benthic organisms. The bio-ecological features of benthic groups and the sampling procedures of benthos. |
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| Course Contents |
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The course content consists of the following topics; Benthic zone and the classification of benthos, The characteristics of the Benthic zone, Benthic organisms and Methods for t he study of Benthos |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and student Lab 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 |
Benthic zone and the classification of benthos |
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2 |
The characteristics of the Benthic zone |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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3 |
Benthic organisms |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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4 |
Benthic organisms (Porifera) |
Reading about the subject in sources, Preparing homework |
Lecture, practise in lab, homework presentation |
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5 |
Benthic organisms (Cnidaria) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer and practise in lab |
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6 |
Benthic organisms (Nemertini, Nematoda) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer and practise in lab |
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7 |
Benthic organisms (Spuncula) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer and practise in lab |
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8 |
Mid-Term Exam |
Preparing for exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Benthic organisms (Oligochaeta, Polychaeta) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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10 |
Benthic organisms (Polychaeta) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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11 |
Benthic organisms (Polychaeta) |
Reading about the subject in sources, Preparing homework |
Lecture, practise in lab, homework presentation |
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12 |
Benthic organisms (Crustacea) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer and practise in lab |
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13 |
Benthic organisms (Mollusca) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer and practise in lab |
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14 |
Benthic organisms (Mollusca) |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer and practise in lab |
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15 |
Methods for the study of Marine Benthos |
Reading about the subject in sources |
Lecture, power point presentation, question/answer |
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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) |
 Eleftheriou A, Mclntyre A., 2005. Methods for the Study of Marine Benthos. Blackwell Science Ltd.
Day, J.H. 1967. A monograph on the Polychaeta of southern Africa (Part I). Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.) Pub. 656,
Fauchald, K. 1977. The polychaete worms. Definitions and keys to the orders, families and genera. Natl Hist Mus Los Angeles County Sci Ser. 28: 1–188
The polychaete worms. Definitions and keys to the orders, families and genera. Natl Hist Mus Los Angeles County Sci Ser. 28: 1–188
Fauvel, P., 1923, Polychètes errantes. Faune de France, Paris. 5: 1-488, 181 plates
Polychaetes. Oxford University Press, Hong Kong, 354 pp.
Cachia, C., Misfud, C. & Sammut, P. M., 2004, The Marien Mollusca of the Maltese Island. Part four. The classes: Caudofoveata, Solenogastres, Bivslvia, Scaphopoda & Cephalopoda. Backhuys Publishers, Leiden
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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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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. |
5 |
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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. |
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. |
5 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
4 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
3 |
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13 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
1 |
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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. |
3 |
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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) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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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: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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