ST528 Toxic Algae and Their Environmental Impacts

6 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 2 National Credit

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

Update Time: 15.05.2024 01:00