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| Code | ST527 |
| Name | Quantitative Analysis and Methods of Biomass Estimation in Plankton |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEVİM POLAT |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEVİM POLAT
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To learn the methods on quantitative analysis and biomass estimation of plankton, to apply and compare the method, comparison and evaluation of quantitative results.
Course Content
In this course, methods used for quantitative analysis and biomass estimation of plankton in aquatic environments, counting techniques of plankton and their comparison, volumetric analysis, pigment analysis and other methods are taught. The evaluations of results, relations between plankton biomass and primary production are taught and discussed.
Course Precondition
no prerequisites
Resources
1.Lecture notes 2. BOOKS RELATED TO LECTURE SUBJECT
Notes
ARTICLES RELATED TO LECTURE SUBJECT
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Sorts the importance of quantitative analysis of plankton |
| LO02 | Lists the methods used in quantitative analysis of plankton |
| LO03 | Compares the plankton counting methods |
| LO04 | Evaluates the analysis results |
| LO05 | Explains the concept of biomass and primary production |
| LO06 | Analysis the relation between biomass and primary production. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. | 2 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. | |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | Explanation the importance of quantitative plankton analysis | Reading of course subjects | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Definition of concept of plankton biomass and primary production | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Methods used in quantitative analysis of plankton | Reading the lecture notes and browsing related literatures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Equipments used in phytoplankton counting | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 5 | Methods used in phytoplankton counting | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Methods used in zooplankton counting | Reading the lecture notes and related resources, homework preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Equipments used in zooplankton counting | Reading the lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for midterm exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Volumetric analysis | Reading the related resources and browsing articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Pigment analysis | Reading the related resources and browsing articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Other methods used in biomass estimation | Reading the related resources and browsing articles, homework preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Evaluation of results of analyses | Reading the related resources and browsing articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Examination of relation of between abundance and primary production | Reading the related resources and browsing articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 14 | Examination of relation of between bomass and primary production | Reading the related resources and browsing articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 15 | Resons of changes of biomass and primary production levels | Reading the related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying for final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying for final exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||