ZMS466 Effects of Agricultural Pollutants on Aquatic Creatures

3 ECTS - 1-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 1 National Credit

Information

Code ZMS466
Name Effects of Agricultural Pollutants on Aquatic Creatures
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 1-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 1 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. FATMA ÇEVİK


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to understand the causes of water pollution types and their environmental effects. The objectives of the course are to teach the specific types of water pollutants and their damage to the ecosystem.

Course Content

Introduction to water pollution in aquatic ecosystems; water pollution types and causes; hydrological cycle; condition and use of water resources; Environmental agreements, laws and regulations;

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecture notes

Notes

Internet


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To have knowledge about current water pollution problems and solutions
LO02 To explain the basic concepts of aquatic toxicology
LO03 Learning about the types of water pollution
LO04 To learn about the effects of water pollution on aquatic organisms and humans
LO05 To explain the effects of agricultural pollutant on aquatic ecosystems
LO06 To understand the importance of protecting water resources
LO07 To take responsibility for the protection of water resources
LO08 Learns regulations, agreements and environmental ethics.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have sufficient theoretical knowledge and infrastructure in the Field of Basic Science and Basic Engineering and Plant Protection. 2
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Gains knowledge of the basic issues of Plant Protection, such as the biology, ecology, systematics, and control methods of diseases, pests and weeds that cause yield loss in cultivated crops.
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It provides the correct application by learning the methods of warfare, which are included in the discipline of Plant Protection, both in theory and in practice. By using the knowledge he has for the solution of plant protection problems, he/she conducts field studies, collects data, evaluates, reports and has the ability to use the most appropriate control method by modeling the modern design by prioritizing the protection and sustainability of natural resources. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal In the Plant Protection Area, it detects any factor that causes yield loss during plant cultivation or any environmental factor limiting plant cultivation based on the literature, and can develop solution suggestions by using all kinds of technological tools and equipment suitable for the Plant Protection area.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği In the Plant Protection Area, for a problem encountered, he can set up a field trial alone, use a laboratory, and diagnose diseases, pests and weeds in the laboratory. Gains the ability to produce for research purposes, make analysis, evaluate the results, interpret, report and present them in writing and orally.
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik n addition to carrying out individual studies on plant protection issues, she can also work in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, thus gaining professional ethical responsibility. 2
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Finding, evaluating, understanding and transferring old and new information in the field of Plant Protection by using the necessary technologies, writing reports, consulting and being an expert, writing prescriptions for plant protection products used in the control of diseases, pests and weeds, making effective presentations, clear and understandable Have the ability to take and give instructions. 2
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Lifelong learning, access to information, monitoring and monitoring of developments in science and technology in discipline-specific issues such as detection and diagnosis of diseases, pests and weeds, determination of the control method, eradication, selection of the plant protection product to be used, application method and time in Plant Protection. has the ability to constantly renew itself. 2
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Have knowledge about the ethical principles of plant protection and interdisciplinary issues, professional and ethical responsibility, and laws and regulations used in engineering practices. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of practices in professional life, such as writing and managing projects in the field of Plant Protection, making risk analysis and deciding on the way of struggle; have knowledge about entrepreneurship, awareness about innovation, sustainable development. 2
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of the effects of Plant Protection practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of Plant Protection, will have awareness of the legal consequences of Plant Protection solutions. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 General information about aquatic ecosystems, Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
2 Hydrological cycle; potential of water resources and use; introduction of water pollution; types and causes, Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Definitions related to aquatic toxicology Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
4 Introduction to aquatic toxicology; acute and chronic toxicity; lethal and effective concentrations; additive, ant Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
5 Heavy metals; toxic heavy metal types; heavy metals toxicity (acute and chronic); mercury, cadmium and lead poisoning; biomagnification of mercury; the effects of heavy metals on human health and aquatic organisms; Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Organic pollution: overview of organic pollutant types (persistent and degradable organic pollutants); Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and their effects on aquatic ecosystems; Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Biocide and pesticide types; harms and toxic effects of pesticides; transfer of pesticides in the food chain; pesticide bioaccumulation; the effects of pesticides on the aquatic environment Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 DDT and DDT-like pesticides; DDT biomagnification; effects on aquatic creatures in nature; pesticide resistance Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Degradation of organic pollutants; decomposers; microbial pollution in waters; transmission of waterborne diseases; Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Effects of fertilization on aquatic ecosytem;definition and types of eutrophication; effects of eutrophication on aquatic ecosystems; eutrophication sources; effects of sedimentation on aquatic ecosystems; the effect of water pollution on agriculture; Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
12 Other pollutants (Oil, thermal, nanotechnologic, pharmaceutic, plastic) Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Footprint indicators, water framework directive Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Sustainability, agricultural production in sustainable development goals, Environmental agreements, laws and regulations, environmental ethics Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Protection of water resources; Monitoring of water pollution; monitoring studies, biological monitoring; the effect of water pollution on species richness and distribution; Bioindicator species and their relationship with water pollution Textbook, study on power point presentatoins before lecture Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 1 14
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 5 10
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 82
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,28
ECTS 3 ECTS