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
Resources
Notes
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 |