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| Code | BY706 |
| Name | Ecological Experiments in Aquatic Systems |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA CANLI |
Course Goal / Objective
To have some idea about purpose, design and execution of ecological experiments especially in the aquatic environments
Course Content
purpose, design and execution of ecological experiments in freshwater and seawater systems. The environmental monitoring of the aquatic systems, ecological studies with pollutants like heavy metals, and design of toxicity tests with aquatic organisms, including fish, crustaceans and algae.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Ecological Experiments: Purpose, Design and Execution (Cambridge Studies in Ecology) Nelson G. Hairstone
Notes
Internet
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | purpose, design and execution of ecological experiments in freshwater |
| LO02 | purpose, design and execution of ecological experiments in seawater |
| LO03 | Environmental monitoring of the freshwater |
| LO04 | Environmental monitoring of the seawater |
| LO05 | Ecological studies with pollutants like heavy metals in freshwater |
| LO06 | Ecological studies with pollutants like heavy metals in seawater |
| LO07 | Designing of toxicity tests with fish |
| LO08 | Designing of toxicity tests with crustaceans |
| LO09 | Designing of toxicity tests with algae |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on the qualifications of the graduate, it develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and / or research at the level of expertise and reaches the original definitions that will bring innovation to the field. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates, uses and transfers new information in the field with a systematic approach. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops a new idea, method, design and / or application that brings innovation to the field, or applies a known idea, method, design and / or application to a different field, researches, comprehends, designs and applies an original topic. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains high level skills in using research methods in the field studies. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extends the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific paper in national and / or international refereed journals and / or producing or interpreting an original work. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examines and develops the social relations and the norms that direct these relations from a critical point of view. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field with experts, and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in his / her field. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in the field; It contributes to the process of being a society of knowledge and sustaining it. | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the solution of social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems encountered in the field and supports the development of these values. | |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new ideas and methods related to the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | basic ecology of freshwaters | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | basic ecology of seawater | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | basic ecology of brackish water | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | monitoring of the freshwater | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | monitoring of the seawater | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Executing studies on heavy metals pollution in freshwater | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Executing studies on heavy metals pollution in seawater | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading the notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | design toxicity tests with fish | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | design toxicity tests with crustacean | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | design toxicity tests with algae | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | taking water samples | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | taking sand samples | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | ecological instruments | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | analyse ecological data | Current lecture notes, literature, internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading the notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| 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) | 142 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,68 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||