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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BASIC SCIENCES OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | ST533 |
| Name | Exotic Fauna of the Mediterranean |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM ÇEVİK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The main objectives of this course are to explain general characteristics of exotic species, the vectors of their introduction, diversity of exotic species in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters, and their effects of the prevailing ecosystem.
Course Content
Mediterranean formation, the sub seas of the mediterranean, Levantine Sea and ecological characteristics, Vectors of introduction of exotic species, Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters, The effects of exotic species on ecosystem, Economical importance of exotic species, Eradication methods, and most dangerous-invader species.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the meaning of exotic organisms |
| LO02 | Interprets the vectors of introduction of exotic species |
| LO03 | Explains distributional patterns of exotic species |
| LO04 | Interprets exotic species established in the Mediterranean Sea |
| LO05 | Explains the diversity of exotic species established in the Turkish waters |
| LO06 | Explains methods of the eradication process of exotic species |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO02 | - | Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. | |
| PLO03 | - | Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. | |
| PLO04 | - | Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. | |
| PLO05 | - | Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO06 | - | Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO07 | - | Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. | |
| PLO08 | - | Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. | |
| PLO09 | - | Has positive stance on the lifelong education and uses it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO10 | - | Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences, publishes and presents the research results, contributes to constitution of a public conscience in the field of interest. | |
| PLO11 | - | Effectively communicates about the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. | |
| PLO12 | - | Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. | |
| PLO13 | - | Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. | |
| PLO14 | - | Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. | |
| PLO15 | - | Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. | |
| PLO16 | - | Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brief history of the Mediterranean formation, the sub seas of the mediterranean, | ||
| 2 | Vectors of introduction of exotic species (Lessepsian migration) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 3 | Vectors of introduction of exotic species (Ships, aquaculture and ballast waters) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 4 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters ( Protozoa) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 5 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Crustacea) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 6 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Mollusca) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 7 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Mollusca) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for the exam | |
| 9 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters:(Echinodermata) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 10 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters (Pisces) | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 11 | The effects of exotic species on ecosystem | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 12 | Economical importance of exotic species | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 13 | Eradication methods of exotic species | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 14 | Most dangerous-invader species found in the Mediterranean sea | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 15 | General repetition | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams |