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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Ecotoxicology |
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| Course Code |
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BY-701 |
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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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Prof.Dr. FERİT KARGIN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has knowledge about the effects of toxic substance on organisms in the laboratory and natural environment
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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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Discusses the ecological effects of pollutants the ways in which ecosystems can be effected, and current attempts to predict and monitor such effects. Populations, communities and gene pools are examined with an emphasis on the ways in which pollutants affect them specifically. |
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| Course Contents |
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In environmental organism the effects of toxic substances are examined |
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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 about ecotoxicology |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Ecotoxicology with tests |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Marine ecosystem |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Freshwater ecosystem |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Terrestrial ecosystem |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Heavy metals in biota |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Heavy metals in freshwater and marine organisms |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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9 |
mid-term exam |
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10 |
The use of bioindicators organisms to show the distribution of heavy metals in the surrounding |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Ways to uptake of heavy metals |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
The use of metal |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Metal toxicity mechanism |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Effect of abiotic factors on metal concentrations in biota |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Ecological effects of metal pollution |
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) |
 Ecotoxicology
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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. |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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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