SD0303 Mediterranean Large Predators

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 0. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit
Code SD0303
Name Mediterranean Large Predators
Term 2018-2019 Academic Year
Term Spring
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Label NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. İSMET SAYGU
Course Instructor Doç. Dr. İSMET SAYGU (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

Introduction to Mediterranean large predators: Biology, ecology and conservation

Course Content

Introduction to marine ecosystem, introduction to biology, ecology and conservation of Mediterranean large predators

Course Precondition

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Introduction to large marine predators
LO02 Having information about biology and ecology of the large predators of the Mediterranean Sea
LO03 Understanding ecological role of top predators in marine ecosystems
LO04 Investigating anthropogenic impacts on large marine predators


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic concepts of marine science
2 Introduction to marine ecosystem
3 General characteristics of the Mediterranean ecosystem
4 What is large predator Why are they important
5 Mediterranean large predators: Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
6 Mediterranean large predators: Swordfish
7 Mediterranean large predators: Other large pelagics
8 Mid-Term Exam
9 Mediterranean large predators: Groupers
10 Mediterranean large predators: Dolphins
11 Mediterranean large predators: Sharks
12 Mediterranean large predators: Rays and skates
13 Mediterranean large predators: Sea turtles
14 Mediterranean large predators: Mediterranean monk seal
15 The main threats to large marine predators
16 Term Exams
17 Term Exams

Update Time: 15.01.2019 11:19