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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Freshwater Ecology |
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| Course Code |
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BY-703 |
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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 basic information about freshwater environment and organisms
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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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Fresh water ecology, classification of fresh water medium, ecological classification of fresh water organisms, ecological factors and effects on organisms, living communities of pellagic region, living communities of benthic region. |
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| Course Contents |
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The effects of the ecological factors on organisms will be studied |
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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 |
Freshwater habitat |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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2 |
Lentic (stagnant) water |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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3 |
Lentic (lake habitat) habitat limiting factors |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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4 |
Temperature |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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5 |
Light |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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6 |
Pressure and density |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Oxygen and other gases |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
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9 |
Classification of freshwater organisms |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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10 |
Plancton |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Benthos |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Necton |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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13 |
Geographical distribution and the formation of lakes |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Productivity (efficiency) according to the classification of lakes |
Studying text books |
Lecture, discussion |
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15 |
Ecological zones in lakes |
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) |
 Freshwater Science Hatipoğlu Yayınevi
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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 |
3 |
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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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4 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
4 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
4 |
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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 |
8 |
112 |
| 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: | 162 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.48 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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