ST527 Quantitative Analysis and Methods of Biomass Estimation in Plankton

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

Information

Code ST527
Name Quantitative Analysis and Methods of Biomass Estimation in Plankton
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. SEVİM POLAT


Course Goal

To learn the methods on quantitative analysis and biomass estimation of plankton, to apply and compare the method, comparison and evaluation of quantitative results.

Course Content

In this course, methods used for quantitative analysis and biomass estimation of plankton in aquatic environments, counting techniques of plankton and their comparison, volumetric analysis, pigment analysis and other methods are taught. The evaluations of results, relations between plankton biomass and primary production are taught and discussed.

Course Precondition

no prerequisites

Resources

1.Lecture notes 2. BOOKS RELATED TO LECTURE SUBJECT

Notes

ARTICLES RELATED TO LECTURE SUBJECT


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Sorts the importance of quantitative analysis of plankton
LO02 Lists the methods used in quantitative analysis of plankton
LO03 Compares the plankton counting methods
LO04 Evaluates the analysis results
LO05 Explains the concept of biomass and primary production
LO06 Analysis the relation between biomass and primary production.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 4
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. 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. 5
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. 3
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. 3
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. 3
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. 2
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. 2
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. 2
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. 1
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Explanation the importance of quantitative plankton analysis Reading of course subjects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Definition of concept of plankton biomass and primary production Reading the lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Methods used in quantitative analysis of plankton Reading the lecture notes and browsing related literatures Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Equipments used in phytoplankton counting Reading the lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
5 Methods used in phytoplankton counting Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Methods used in zooplankton counting Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
7 Equipments used in zooplankton counting Reading the lecture notes and related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying for midterm exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Volumetric analysis Reading the related resources and browsing articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
10 Pigment analysis Reading the related resources and browsing articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Other methods used in biomass estimation Reading the related resources and browsing articles, homework preparation Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
12 Evaluation of results of analyses Reading the related resources and browsing articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Examination of relation of between abundance and primary production Reading the related resources and browsing articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Examination of relation of between bomass and primary production Reading the related resources and browsing articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
15 Resons of changes of biomass and primary production levels Reading the related resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
16 Term Exams Studying for final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studying for final exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS