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Information
| Code | ST001 |
| Name | Biology of Aquatic Chelonians |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ |
| Course Instructor |
İrem Nur YEŞİLYURT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
General biology of aquatic turtle species living in Turkey, ecology and know the distribution, to make a comment about the threats to the species extinction
Course Content
Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification, Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta, Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of freswater turtles, Chelonian trade in Turkey
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Vertebrate Animals (5th Edition). Palme Publishing, Ankara, 841 pp.1999.
Notes
Demirsoy, A. Basic Rules of Life, Vertebrates/Anamniote (Vol. 3, Part 1).hacettepe University publishing, A/55, Meteksan A.Ş.Ankara , 684 pp. 1988 Demirsoy, A. Basic Rules of Life, Vertebrates/Anamniote (Vol. 3, Part 2).hacettepe University publishing, A/55, Meteksan A.Ş.Ankara , 942 pp. 1992
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Provides information on the distribution and ecology of Aquatic Turtles |
| LO02 | Gives general information about the aquatic turtle species living in the world. |
| LO03 | Knows the turtle species living in our country and their distribution areas in detail. |
| LO04 | Has advanced knowledge about the factors that threaten the extinction of the species |
| LO05 | To be able to acquire knowledge about evolution of aquatic chelonians |
| LO06 | Knows the biology of Aquatic Turtles |
| LO07 | Proposes the necessary measures to be taken for the conservation of endangered aquatic turtle species |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine Biology, Inland Water Biology or Basic Sciences in Fisheries at the level of expertise. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines the strategies related to the field of specialization in Basic Sciences of Aquaculture; explains the methods and techniques, measurement and concepts. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of chelonians-1 | Reading a journal article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification-2 | Reading a journal article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii | Reading a journal article, Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia agassizi, Natator depressus, Dermochelys coriacea | Reading a journal article, Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta: their nesting and Conservation status in Turkey-1 | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta: their nesting and Conservation status in Turkey-2 | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of fresh water turtles-1 | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of fresh water turtles-2 | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Taxonomy of fresh water turtles, distribution and species identification | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus and their status in Turkey-1 | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus and their status in Turkey-2 | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Emys orbicularis, Mauremys rivulata, Mauremys caspica and their status in Turkey-1 | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Emys orbicularis, Mauremys rivulata, Mauremys caspica and their status in Turkey-2 | Source reading Powerpoint presentation preparation homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Chelonian trade in Turkey | Source Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 15 | 6 | 90 |
| 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) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||