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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Marine Molluscs |
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| Course Code |
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ST-541 |
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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 differences among benthic marine organisms
Classifies mollusc species according to different systematic
Understands the details in the structure of polyplacophoran’s body and could do comparative investigations when needed
Understands the details in the structure of polyplacophoran’s body and could do comparative investigations when needed.
Classifies gastropods species to different systematic groups
Classifies bivalvian species to different systematic groups
Classifies cephalopods species to different systematic groups
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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 teach the general characteristics of classes of Phyllum Mollusca, the important species, its ecosystem functions and iImportant species in the seas of Turkey. |
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| Course Contents |
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General information and classification about Mollusca, classes and properties of species of Caudofoveata and Solenogastres, classes and properties of species of
Monoplacophora and Polyplacophora, class Gastropoda species in the
Turkey´s seas, Bivalves species, morphological and ecological features, in seas of Turkey, morphological and ecological characteristics, general properties and species of the class Cephalopoda.
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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 |
General information and classification of Mollusca |
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Lecture |
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2 |
Characteristics and species of Class Caudofoveata and Class Solenogastres |
Reading the related subject in resources |
Lecture |
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3 |
Characteristics and species of Class Monoplacophora and Class Polyplacophora |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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4 |
Characteristics and subclass of Class Gastropoda |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparing homework |
Lecture, presentation homework |
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5 |
Species in Turkish seas of Gastropoda Class and morphological and ecological characteristic of species. |
Reading the related resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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6 |
Species in Turkish seas of Gastropoda Class and morphological and ecological characteristic of species. |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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Species in Turkish seas of Gastropoda Class and morphological and ecological characteristic of species. |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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8 |
Midter exam |
Preparation for exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Characteristics and subclass of Class Bivalvia |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparing homework |
Lecture, presentation homework |
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10 |
Species in Turkish seas of Bivalvia Class and morphological and ecological characteristic of species. |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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11 |
Species in Turkish seas of Bivalvia Class and morphological and ecological characteristic of species. |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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12 |
Species in Turkish seas of Bivalvia Class and morphological and ecological characteristic of species. |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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General characteristic and species of Scaphopoda |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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14 |
General characteristic and species of Cephalopoda |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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General characteristic and species of Cephalopoda |
Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice |
Lecture, practise in lab |
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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) |
 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.
Nordsieck, F., 1969, Die europäischen Meeresmuscheln (Bivalvia) Vom Eismeer bis Kapverden, Mittelmeer und Schwarzes Meer. Stuttgart,Gustav Fischer Verlag. 253 pp.
Poppe, G. T. & Goto, Y., 1993, European Seashells. Vol. 2: Scaphopoda, Bivalvia, Cephalopoda. Christa Hemmen, Wiesbaden, 222 p
Öztürk, B., Önen, M. ve Doğan, A., Türkiye Denizel Mollusca Türleri Tayin Atlası. TÜBİTAK (TBAG 103 T 154), 468 s., 2008
Thompson, T. E., Molluscs: Benthic Opisthobranchs (2 edition). Brill, E.J./Dr. W. Backhuys, 356 pp., 1988.
Dell’Angelo, B. ve Smriglio, C., Chitoni viventi del Mediterraneo. Edizione Evolver S.r.l, Roma, 1999.
Kaas, P. and Belle, R. A., Monograph of living chitons (Mollusca:Polyplacophora). Vol. 1. Order Neoloricata: Lepidopleurina. Leiden-London-Köln-Kobenhavn, E. J. Brill/W. Backhuys: 240 pp, 95 figs, 45 maps, 1985 a
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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. |
5 |
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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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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. |
5 |
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6 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
4 |
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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. |
3 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
3 |
| * 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 |
5 |
70 |
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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: | 152 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.08 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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