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Course Description |
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Course Name |
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Water sampling and analysis methods |
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Course Code |
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ST-549 |
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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. FATMA ÇEVİK |
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Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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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.
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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 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. |
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Course Contents |
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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. |
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Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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Work Place |
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Analitic Lab. |
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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 |
Introduction, Types of sampling, Selection of stations. |
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Lecture and discussion |
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2 |
used sampling devices and its features. |
Reading related topic in books |
Lecture and discussion, practice |
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3 |
Sampling and protection |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, homework presentation |
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4 |
Used reagent, devices and basic operations. |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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5 |
Errors in analysis. |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion |
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6 |
Selection of analyses method |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, homework presentation |
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7 |
pHmeter, salinometer ve Oksijenmeter, calibration |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Studying for exam |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Titrimetric analysis methods, indicators |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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10 |
Titrimetric analysis methods, |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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11 |
Gravimetric analysis methods, |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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12 |
Spectrochemical methods |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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13 |
Spectrochemical methods |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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14 |
AAS analyses |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and discussion, practice, homework presentation |
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15 |
AAS analyses |
Reading related topic in books and preparing homework. |
Lecture and 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) |
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
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
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Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
13 |
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. |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
2 |
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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) |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
13 |
4 |
52 |
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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: | 144 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.76 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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