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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Effects of Heavy Metals in Aquatic Ecosystems |
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| Course Code |
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BY-576 |
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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. FERİT KARGIN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has advanced information about heavy metals a major source of pollutants in nature and transfers them
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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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Heavy metal sources entering fresh water and marine environment, interactions of these metals with other factors, entrance, biotransformation, accumulation and toxic effects of heavy metals in vertebrate and invertebrate which live in aquatic environment, especially fish will be taught. |
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| Course Contents |
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Heavy metal entering fresh water and marine environment efects of vertebrate and invertebrate animals |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom seminar room |
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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 on heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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2 |
Absorption of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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3 |
Accumulation of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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4 |
Excretion of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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5 |
Regulation of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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6 |
Sublethal effects of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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7 |
Lethal effects of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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8 |
mid-term exam |
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9 |
Accumulation of heavy metals in tissues and organs |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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10 |
Heavy metals of tissues and organs interest |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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11 |
The effects of heavy metals on the physiology of aquatic organisms |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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12 |
The effects of heavy metals on the physiology of aquatic organisms |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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13 |
Biochemical effects of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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14 |
Biochemical effects of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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15 |
Metallothioneins |
Studying text books |
Lecture,discussion |
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16/17 |
Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Aquatic Toxicology
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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 |
4 |
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 |
Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field |
3 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
4 |
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3 |
Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology |
4 |
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4 |
Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. |
4 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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5 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
4 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
4 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
4 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
5 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
3 |
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17 |
Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
4 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
7 |
98 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
5 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Total Workload: | 148 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.92 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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