| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Aquatic Biodiversity |
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| Course Code |
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BY-704 |
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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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Spring (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. CAHİT ERDEM
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns the importance of taxon or functional diversity for ecosystem functions like productivity, litter decomposition, nutrient cycling, or trophic interactions.
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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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BY-704 Aquatic Biodiversity
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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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The aim of this course is the following: What is the importance of taxon or functional diversity for ecosystem functions like productivity, litter decomposition, nutrient cycling, or trophic interactions? |
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| Course Contents |
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Freshwater and marine ecosystems, factors affecting aquatic biodiversity such as overexploitation of species, the introduction of exotic species, pollution from urban, industrial, and agricultural areas, as well as habitat loss and alteration through damming and water diversion in both freshwater and marine environments. Introduced species and aquatic resource uses. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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English |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom. |
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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 |
The future of freshwater biodiversity research |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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2 |
The study of biodiversity in freshwater habitats |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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3 |
Biodiversity: a resource with a monetary value? |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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4 |
Linking science and policy for biodiversity |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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5 |
Conservation of freshwater biodiversity: |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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6 |
Taxonomy and systematics in biodiversity research |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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7 |
Future priorities in science policy for biodiversity studies |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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8 |
Midterm Exam |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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9 |
An assessment of animal species diversity in continental waters |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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10 |
Does inland aquatic biodiversity have a future in Asian developing countries? |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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11 |
Recovery in diversity of fish and invertebrate communities following remediation of a
polluted stream: investigating causal relationships |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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12 |
Changes in functional biodiversity in an invaded freshwater ecosystem: the Moselle
River |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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13 |
A large-scale stream benthic diatom database |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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14 |
Some aspects of water filtering activity of filter-feeders |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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15 |
The effect of turbidity state and microhabitat on macroinvertebrate assemblages:
a pilot study of six shallow lakes |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Source and reading |
Lecture and discussion |
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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 |
2 |
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2 |
Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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5 |
Solves the problems of biology by using research methods.
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2 |
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6 |
Carries out an independent study requires expertise on biology |
3 |
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7 |
Develops and produces new strategic approaches and solves the unexpected problems in biology area by taking responsibilty |
1 |
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8 |
Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. |
1 |
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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 |
3 |
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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 |
0 |
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11 |
Uses information and communication technologies as required in the biology field |
0 |
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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 |
0 |
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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 |
2 |
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14 |
Uses the knowledge, problem solving, and / or practical skills obtained in the Biology Field in interdisciplinary studies. |
2 |
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15 |
Oversees social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in order to collect, implement, interpret data in the Biology area |
1 |
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16 |
Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level |
0 |
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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). |
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