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Information
| Code | ST528 |
| Name | Toxic Algae and Their Environmental Impacts |
| 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. SEVİM POLAT |
Course Goal / Objective
To gain basic advanced knowledge on definition of toxic algae and environmental factors on toxic algae blooms, to understand the mechanism of toxins and potential environmental effects of algae toxins.
Course Content
Description of toxic algae, its importance, taxonomic groups, life cycle of toxic algae, ecological diversity of toxic algae, toxic algae blooms and its reasons, algae toxins, the environmental effects of algae toxins, studies on monitoring of toxic algae
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
1.Lecture Notes 2. Books on Toxic and Harmful Algae
Notes
Books and articles on Algae Biology and Ecology
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Expains the the meaning of Algae |
| LO02 | Classify the taxonomic groups of toxic algae |
| LO03 | Explains the life sycle and ecological distribution of toxic algae |
| LO04 | Lists environmental factors that cause toxic algae growths. |
| LO05 | Explains the algae toxins and effect mechanizm of toxins |
| LO06 | Interprets the environmental effect of toxic algae blooms |
| LO07 | Analyzes the effect of toxic algae on aquaculture production. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Development, deepen, and reach the level that will bring innovation to the field with original thinking and / or research with current and advanced information in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences based on master level qualification. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understand the interdisciplinary interaction related to special expertise in Fisheries Basic Science, reach the original results with new and complex ideas, analysis, synthesis and evaluation using the expert knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluate and use to the current, theoretical, and practical knowledge on Basic Science with a systematic approach. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develop innovation to the field of basic science with the idea, method, design and / or application, or apply to a different area the known idea, method, design and / or application. Search, understand, adapt and apply the special topic. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Make the synthesis, evaluation, and critical analysis of new and different ideas in the field of Basic Sciences, use the research methods at a high level, establish the cause-effect relationships and develop solutions to problems. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Contributes to the improvement in the specialized area with Develop innovation to the field of basic science with the new idea, method, design and / or application and/or apply to specialized area an known idea, method, design and / or application with independently performing. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Extend the boundaries of knowledge in the field with national and / or international refereed journals by publishing at least one scientific study on the area of Basic Sciences. Make leadership that solving problems on expertise and / or interdisciplinary area. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluate knowledge and skills in creative and / or with a critical approach, decide and develop new ideas and methods related to the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills gained in the specialized areas of Basic Sciences and use for the benefit of society. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Examine, develop, and replace if necessary to social relations and the norms guiding these relations by critical perspective. | 1 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Defend original views on the discussion with experts on issues that specializes in the field of Basic Sciences and establish an effective communication by showing competence. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicate and discuss in writing, both oral and visual at least one foreign language at an advanced level , uses information and communication technologies at an advanced level. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To contribute on social, scientific and cultural progress as experts on specific issues in the field of Basic Sciences by acting in accordance with ethical values. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Contribute to resolution of encountered social, scientific, cultural, and ethical problems as experts on specific issues in the field of Basic Sciences and support the development of these values. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description of toxic algae and its importance in ecosystem | Reading the lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Taxonomy of toxic algae | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Taxonomic groups of toxic algae | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Cell spesification of toxic algae | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 5 | Life cycle of toxic algae | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 6 | Ecological distribution of toxic algae | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | The role of environmental factors in toxic algae bloom | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Toxins of algae | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Toxins of algae and its effect mechanisms | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | The effects of toxic algae on water quality | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | The effects of toxic algae on fisheries | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | The effects of toxic algae on human health | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | The reasons of recent increase in frequency of toxic algae blooms in the world | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Monitoring studies on the determination of toxic algae blooms. | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework study | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for fnal exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for fnal exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | ||