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Course Description Course Name : Euthrophication Course Code : BY-702 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CAHİT ERDEM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns physical and chemical properties of water bodies. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BY-702 Euthrophication Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to describe the general characteristics and effects of pollutants expelled by humans into the water, land and air: methods for the biological assessment and management of fresh water quality: material on biomarkers and global warming, and adds a chapter on invasive species. Course Contents : Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water bodies, erosion, nutrient loading rates, chemical mass, heat content, thermal stability, biological productivity and growth, point and non-point sources of pollution. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Aquatic toxicology Source and reading Lecture and discussion 2 Organic pollution Source and reading Lecture and discussion 3 Eutrophication Source and reading Lecture and discussion 4 Acidification Source and reading Lecture and discussion 5 Energy and pollution Source and reading Lecture and discussion 6 Biological pollution Source and reading Lecture and discussion 7 Biological assessment of water quality Source and reading Lecture and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Source and reading Lecture and discussion 9 Managing water resources Source and reading Lecture and discussion 10 Coastal area characteristics and pollution Source and reading Lecture and discussion 11 Thermal pollution and powre plants Source and reading Lecture and discussion 12 Metals: Oil pollution: Radioactivity Source and reading Lecture and discussion 13 Groundwater pollution Source and reading Lecture and discussion 14 Species invasions, biomanipulations, and extirpations Source and reading Lecture and discussion 15 Eutrophication: the environmental consequences of over-fertilization. Source and reading Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Source and reading Lecture and discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Nelson L. Nemerow (1991). Stream, lake, estuary, and ocean Pollution.Van Nostrand Reinhold Company; First Edition edition.ISBN-10: 0442267207 Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50 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 3 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 1 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 4 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 1 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 0 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 1 14 Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. 1 15 Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area 2 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) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 8 112 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 4 16     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 158 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.32 ECTS Credit: 6