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Course Description Course Name : Ecophysiology Course Code : BY-659 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 the effects of temperature on animal physiology Leans the effects highth on animal physiology Leans osmotic regulation and affecting factors Knows hormonal changes and its effects Knows oxygen and carbondioxide metabolism Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the effects of environmental factors on the physiology of animals Course Contents : Environmental factors such as temperature, light, oxygen and water affect enourmously the animal physiology. Thus this course deals with the effects of these parameters on different metabolic processes such as circulation, respiration, osmotic and hormonal control 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 Hormonal changes and its effects Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 2 Respiration in the atmosphere Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 3 Respiration in the water Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 4 Respiratory organs Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 5 Oxygen and CO2 transport in the blood Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 6 Circulation and affecting factors Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 7 Energy metabolism in mammals Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 8 Exam Exam Exam 9 Energy metabolisms in fish Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 10 Effects of temperature on thel physiology aquatic organisms Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 11 Effects of temperature on the physiology of terrestrial organisms Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 12 Water and osmotic regulation Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 13 Excreation Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 14 Hormonal control Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 15 Animal electricity Search on animal physiology and ecology concerning the current lecture Discussion on the prepared subjects 16/17 Final exam Final exam Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Discussion on the current subjects  Internet 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 3 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 3 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. 3 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 2 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 2 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 * 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