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Course Description Course Name : Wetland and Estuarine Ecology Course Code : BY-717 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. CAHİT ERDEM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has knowledge about definition and types of wetlands and estuaries. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : BY-717 Wetland and Estuarine Ecology Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Physical, chemical and biological properties of estuaries and wetlands. Plankton, nekton and benthic communities of estuaries. Course Contents : Definition and types of wetlands and estuaries, their importance to aquatic and terrestrial life, salt and freshwater wetlands, salinity changes in estuaries and adaptation of aquatic animals to changing conditions, their importance on reproduction fish and water birds and on energy turnover are evaluated. 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 MOLECULAR PROPORTİES OF WATER AND THEIR PHYSICAL CONSEQUENCE. Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 2 WHY THE CHEMISTRY OF WATER IS SO IMPORTANT Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 3 MORE WATER CHEMISTRY: THE KEY NUTRIENTS, TRACE ELEMENTS AND ORGANIC MATTER Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 4 MORE WATER CHEMISTRY: THE KEY NUTRIENTS, TRACE ELEMENTS AND ORGANIC MATTER Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 5 LIGHT THROWN UPON THE WATERS Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 6 EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF WETLAND AND ESTURİNE ECOLOGY ORGANISMS, Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 7 HEADWATER WETLAND AND ESTURİNE Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 9 MIDDLE STAGE AND DEPOSITIONAL FLOODPLAIN WETLAND Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 10 FLOODPLAIN ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN AFFAIRS Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 11 WETLAND AND ESTURİNEAND OTHER STANDING WATERS, Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 12 THE COMMUNITIES OF SHALLOW STANDING WATERS: MIRES, SHALLOW LAKES AND THE LITTORAL ZONE Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 13 PLANKTON COMMUNITIES OF THE PELAGIC ZONE Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 14 THE PROFUNDAL ZONE Source and Reading Lecture and discussion 15 THE USES, ABUSES AND RESTORATION OF STANDING WATERS, 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)  Moss B., (2010). ECOLOGY OF FRESHWATERS. A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication. ISBN 978-1-4051-1332-8 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 3 2 Based on the bachelor´s level of qualification, develops and deepens the knowledge as a specialist in the biology 4 3 Uses the theoretical and practical knowledge he expertises in biology 3 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. 4 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 4 8 Assesses the knowledge he expertises through critical approach and makes leadership solving problems related to biological environments. 2 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 1 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 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 1 16 Has the ability to formulate and solve the problems of biology in advanced level 2 17 Has ability to use his advanced knowledge in biology field for thinking systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 1 * 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 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 162 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.48 ECTS Credit: 6