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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BASIC SCIENCES OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | ST001 |
| Name | Biology of Aquatic Chelonians |
| 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 | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
General biology of aquatic turtle species living in Turkey, ecology and know the distribution, to make a comment about the threats to the species extinction
Course Content
Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification, Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta, Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of freswater turtles, Chelonian trade in Turkey
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be able to acquire knowledge about evolution, biology and ecology of aquatic chelonians |
| LO02 | To be able to have a general knowledge about the extant aquatic chelonians of the world |
| LO03 | To be able to have a detailed knowledge about the aquatic chelonians of Turkey |
| LO04 | Explain the factors threatening the extinction of species |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine Biology, Inland Water Biology or Basic Sciences in Fisheries at the level of expertise. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines the strategies related to the field of specialization in Basic Sciences of Aquaculture; explains the methods and techniques, measurement and concepts. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains different interdisciplinary knowledge using the theoretical and applied knowledge that she specializes in Basic Sciences of Fisheries. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | 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 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | 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. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | 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. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | 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 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of chelonians | Source Reading | |
| 2 | Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification | Source Reading | |
| 3 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 4 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia agassizi, Natator depressus, Dermochelys coriacea | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 5 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta: their nesting and Conservation status in Turkey | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 6 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta: their nesting and Conservation status in Turkey | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 7 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of fresh water turtles | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | studying for exam | |
| 9 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of fresh water turtles | Source Reading | |
| 10 | Taxonomy of fresh water turtles, distribution and species identification | Source Reading | |
| 11 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus and their status in Turkey | Source Reading | |
| 12 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus and their status in Turkey | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 13 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Emys orbicularis, Mauremys rivulata, Mauremys caspica and their status in Turkey | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 14 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Emys orbicularis, Mauremys rivulata, Mauremys caspica and their status in Turkey | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | |
| 15 | Chelonian trade in Turkey | Source Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | studying for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 6 | 90 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||