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| Code | ST540 |
| Name | Marine Benthos |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CEM ÇEVİK |
Course Goal / Objective
Benthic zone and the classification of benthos; general anatomical and morphological features of benthic organisms. The bio-ecological features of benthic groups and the sampling procedures of benthos.
Course Content
The course content consists of the following topics; Benthic zone and the classification of benthos, The characteristics of the Benthic zone, Benthic organisms and Methods for t he study of Benthos
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
Eleftheriou, A. (Ed.). (2013). Methods for the study of marine benthos. John Wiley & Sons. PÉRÈS, J. M. (1982). Major Benthic Assemblages. In: O. Kinne (ed.) Ocean Management, Marine Ecology: 187-313.
Notes
An Introduction to the Invertebrates(Cambridge University Press The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge cb2 2ru, UK
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gives information on the general ecology of the seas |
| LO02 | Gives information about the benthic region and the sub-zones. |
| LO03 | Explains the definition of benthology and principles of classification |
| LO04 | Learns marine benthic communities |
| LO05 | Interprets benthos and their relationship with habitat |
| LO06 | Learns qualitative analysis techniques of benthos |
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. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. | 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | Benthic zone and the classification of benthos | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | The characteristics of the Benthic zone | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 3 | Benthic organisms | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 4 | Benthic organisms (Porifera) | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 5 | Benthic organisms (Cnidaria) | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 6 | Benthic organisms (Nemertini, Nematoda) | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 7 | Benthic organisms (Spuncula) | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparing for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | (Oligochaeta end introduction to polychaeta) | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 10 | sessile (attached) living Polychaeta | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 11 | free (vagrant) living Polychaeta | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 12 | Crustacea | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 13 | Gastropoda | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 14 | Bivalvia and other species | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 15 | Methods for the study of Marine Benthos | Reading about the subject in sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||