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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BASIC SCIENCES OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS (PhD) | |
| Code | ST538 |
| Name | The role of algae in water pollution |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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. FATMA ÇEVİK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the importance, ecological requirements, spreads, succession, niche, and the use as biological indicators of algae in freshwater ecosystems.
Course Content
Introduction (primary producers, inland water ecosystems, planktonic and benthic algae, shape and size), Algae habitats and community, Systematics of algae (Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyce), Systematics of Algae (Diatoms, other groups), Algae are physical factors, Algae chemical factors, Succession and growth, Algae dispersion, succession, and biogeography, Algae interactions with other organisms, Algae niche in freshwater ecosystems, Pollution and algae, The use of algae in paleolimnology, Sampling, biomass estimation, counting.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehends the importance of algae in freshwater ecosystems. |
| LO02 | Learn physical, chemical and biological factors relations with algae |
| LO03 | Understands why some algae groups can be found more commonly different waters. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Development, deepen, and reach the level that will bring innovation to the field with original thinking and / or research with current and advanced information in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences based on master level qualification. | |
| PLO02 | - | Understand the interdisciplinary interaction related to special expertise in Fisheries Basic Science, reach the original results with new and complex ideas, analysis, synthesis and evaluation using the expert knowledge. | |
| PLO03 | - | Evaluate and use to the current, theoretical, and practical knowledge on Basic Science with a systematic approach. | |
| PLO04 | - | Develop innovation to the field of basic science with the idea, method, design and / or application, or apply to a different area the known idea, method, design and / or application. Search, understand, adapt and apply the special topic. | |
| PLO05 | - | Make the synthesis, evaluation, and critical analysis of new and different ideas in the field of Basic Sciences, use the research methods at a high level, establish the cause-effect relationships and develop solutions to problems. | |
| PLO06 | - | Contributes to the improvement in the specialized area with Develop innovation to the field of basic science with the new idea, method, design and / or application and/or apply to specialized area an known idea, method, design and / or application with independently performing. | |
| PLO07 | - | Extend the boundaries of knowledge in the field with national and / or international refereed journals by publishing at least one scientific study on the area of Basic Sciences. Make leadership that solving problems on expertise and / or interdisciplinary area. | |
| PLO08 | - | Evaluate knowledge and skills in creative and / or with a critical approach, decide and develop new ideas and methods related to the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | - | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills gained in the specialized areas of Basic Sciences and use for the benefit of society. | |
| PLO10 | - | Examine, develop, and replace if necessary to social relations and the norms guiding these relations by critical perspective. | |
| PLO11 | - | Defend original views on the discussion with experts on issues that specializes in the field of Basic Sciences and establish an effective communication by showing competence. | |
| PLO12 | - | Communicate and discuss in writing, both oral and visual at least one foreign language at an advanced level , uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level. | |
| PLO13 | - | To contribute on social, scientific and cultural progress as experts on specific issues in the field of Basic Sciences by acting in accordance with ethical values. | |
| PLO14 | - | Contribute to resolution of encountered social, scientific, cultural, and ethical problems as experts on specific issues in the field of Basic Sciences and support the development of these values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction (primary producers, inland water ecosystems, planktonic and benthic algae, shape and size) | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 2 | Algae habitats and community | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 3 | Systematics of algae (Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyce) | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 4 | Systematics of Algae (Diatoms, other groups) | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 5 | Physical factors that effect on algae | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 6 | Chemical factors that effect on algae | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 7 | Chemical factors that effect on algae | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for exam | |
| 9 | Succession and growth, midterm exam | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 10 | Algae dispersion, succession, and biogeography | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 11 | Algae interactions with other organisms | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 12 | Algae niche in freshwater ecosystems | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 13 | Pollution and algae | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 14 | The use of algae in paleolimnology | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 15 | Sampling, biomass estimation, counting | Reading about subject in books and preparing homework | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams |