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  Course Description
Course Name : Water sampling and analysis methods

Course Code : ST-549

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the terminology, abbreviations about water quality
Selects the needed physicochemical and biological parameters
Understands the importance of stages from taking samples to evaluation
Learns the principles and calibration of instruments used.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to teach water sampling and conservation techniques for determining the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of water, analysis methods, comparison of methods with each other, the criterias for selecting methods.

Course Contents : Sample types and selecting stations, Insturements and features which used in sampling, Water sampling, presarvation, Chemicals, insturements and basic operations used, Analysis errors, Method selection considerations, calibration of pH meter, salinometer and oxygenmeter, Gravimetric analysis methods, Titrimetric Analysis Methods, indicators, Spectrochemical Methods, AAS Methods.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Analitic Lab.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction, Types of sampling, Selection of stations. Lecture and discussion
2 used sampling devices and its features. Reading related topic in books Lecture and discussion, practice
3 Sampling and protection Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, homework presentation
4 Used reagent, devices and basic operations. Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
5 Errors in analysis. Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion
6 Selection of analyses method Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, homework presentation
7 pHmeter, salinometer ve Oksijenmeter, calibration Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
8 Mid-term exam Studying for exam Written Exam
9 Titrimetric analysis methods, indicators Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
10 Titrimetric analysis methods, Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
11 Gravimetric analysis methods, Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
12 Spectrochemical methods Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
13 Spectrochemical methods Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
14 AAS analyses Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation
15 AAS analyses Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. Lecture and discussion
16/17 Final exam Studying for exam Written Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Golterman, H.L. and Ohnstad M.A.M.. (1978). Methods for Physical and Chemical Analysis of Freshwaters. IBP Handbook No. 8. Blackwell Sci. Pub.
 APHA, 1999. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Environment Federation.
 Skoog, West, Holler 1999. Çeviri Editörleri: Kılıç, E., Köseoğlu, F., Analitik Kimya. Bilim Yayıncılık
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 13 50
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 4
2 Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. 4
3 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 4
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
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
6 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. 3
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
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
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. 2
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. 2
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. 2
12 Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 2
13 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 3
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
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
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).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 13 4 52
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6