| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Water Pollution and Fish Physiology |
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| Course Code |
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BY-572 |
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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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Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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teaches water pollution and factors causing contamination
has information about water pollutants, particularly heavy metals, pesticides
learns the effects of water pollutants on fish physiology
learns osmoregulation problems of fish under metal toxicity
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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 effects of water pollution on fish physiology |
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| Course Contents |
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With this course, it is aimed to teach the effects of pollutants such as heavy metals on enzymatic activities and blood parameters. Also basic principles of toxicology are tought in this course |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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seminar room of the department |
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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 |
The environment |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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2 |
Water cycle and the aquatic media |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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3 |
Antropogenic activities |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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4 |
Water contaminants |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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5 |
Heavy metals |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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6 |
Pesticides |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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7 |
Toxicity tests |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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8 |
Exam |
Exam |
Exam |
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9 |
Fish biology and physiology |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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10 |
Metal effects on ATPases |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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11 |
Pesticides effects on ATPases |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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12 |
Effects of metals on blood parameters |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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13 |
Effects of pesticides on blood parameters |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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14 |
Effects of metals on antioxidant system |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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15 |
Effects of pesticides on antioxidant system |
Internet search on fish physiology and environmental pollution |
Discussion on the current subject |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Final exam |
Final exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
1 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
1 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
2 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
2 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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2 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
3 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
1 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
2 |
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9 |
Systematically transfers the current developments in the field of biology and his/her studies to the person in biology field or other related fields by supporting qualitative and quantitative data |
3 |
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10 |
Uses at least one foreign language to keep up to date with the field to take part in scientific and social interaction groups to share information at international levels |
4 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
0 |
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12 |
In biology, uses statistical software programme to carry out scientific research and also uses information and communication technology in proficiency level of knowledge and skills to critically evaluate |
1 |
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13 |
Develops the strategy, policy and implementation plans in the issues related to the field of biology and treats the results obtained within standart of quality |
2 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
3 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
2 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
0 |
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17 |
Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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