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Course Description Course Name : The Aquatic Environments as Living Spaces Course Code : BY-657 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns biology of the freshwaters Learns biology of Marine ecosystem Learns biology of brackish water has knowledge about living in sediments Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Investigation on the physical, chemical and biological characterisitcs of the aquatic environments Course Contents : This course deals with the living conditions of aquatic organisms from different waters and investigate how they adapt to waters with different chemical and physical characteristics Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Seminar room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 2 Dissolved chemicals in freshwaters Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 3 Solid particules and organic matter in freshwaters Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 4 Salinity increase and pH changes Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 5 Water hardness and its effects on aquatic organisms Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 6 pollution of freshwater and its basic effects Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 7 Brackish waters and living in it Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 8 Exam Exam Exam 9 Marine environment and dissolved matters in it Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 10 Marine environment and dissolved matters in it Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 11 Global warming and effects on seas Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 12 Estuarine environment Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 13 Migrating fish Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 14 Ecological relationships in the aquatic environments Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 15 Parasitism Search on the aquatic environments Discussion on the current subjects 16/17 Final Exam Final Exam Final Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Life in Lakes and Rivers. T.T. Macan and E.B. Worthington. Bloombury Books London 1990 Marine Biology an ecological approach. J. W. Nybakken. HarperCollins Publishers 1993. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 40 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 Has the advanced hypothetical and applied knowledges in biology field 2 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 2 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 2 4 Integrates and interprets the knowledge from different disciplines by his expertise in biology and generates new information. 2 5 Solves the problems of biology by using research methods. 2 6 Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology 2 7 Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty 2 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 2 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 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 0 11 Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field 0 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 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 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 3 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 3 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 0 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).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 2 32     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 6 10 60 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 10 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6