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| Code | YSA139 |
| Name | Aquatic Life Ecology |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. ÖZGÜR YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. MAHMUT ALİ GÖKÇE
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable people to understand ecological basic principles, population and community characteristics, natural cycles, environmental problems and ecological problems of humanity, to provide direction for solutions, and to develop awareness of nature conservation.
Course Content
Definition of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Historical change of the earth and its effect on the formation of species, Some basic theories and concepts in ecology, Abiotic factors and their effects on organisms, Biotic factors, Population and structural characteristics, Population Dynamics, System, open system, closed system, isolated system and examples , Community and its characteristics, Major ecosystems of the world and their distribution, Ecological problems of humanity, Protection of nature, Approaches to environmental protection and regulation, Sustainable World, Sustainable development, Use of natural resources, Our common future.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kocataş, Ahmet. "Ekoloji ve çevre biyolojisi (11 baskı)." İzmir: Ege Üniversitesi Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Yayınları (2010).
Notes
Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the historical development of ecology, chapters, and the relationship with other disciplines |
| LO02 | Explains biological diversity |
| LO03 | Interprets some basic concepts of ecology to classify of ecological factors |
| LO04 | Explains abiotic factors and the their effects on organisms |
| LO05 | Explain biotic factors and the their effects on organisms |
| LO06 | Explains the concept of population, structural properties and population dynamics |
| LO07 | Explains the concept of ecosystem, ecosystem components, the functional properties of ecosystems, and the cycle of substance |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains the chemical, physical and biological properties of the sea or lake where diving is made. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses diving systems effectively and safely | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts of maritime and shipping | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Anticipates and takes precautions for emergencies that may occur in diving. Makes the necessary intervention in a possible emergency | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses professional tools and equipment underwater | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses underwater imaging devices and interprets the images obtained | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works reliably in underwater constructions, aquaculture cage systems, underwater archaeological excavations, pipelines and underwater surveys | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Finds solutions to unforeseen problems encountered underwater and takes responsibility | 1 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follows and applies technological innovations related to his profession | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transfers their professional knowledge in written and oral using foreign language | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts diving supervisor in accordance with diving techniques and safety rules | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains and implements diving regulations |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatic life ecology, definition, subject and sections of ecology, biodiversity | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Underwater Habitat, Biotope, Ecological Niche, Population and community, Ecosystem concepts | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Ecological relationships, Ecological factors | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Abiotic Factors | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Biotic factors | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | ecological factors | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Elements of the ecosystem, Energy flow in ecosystems | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecturer notes and related articles | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | freshwater ecosystem | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | marine ecosystem | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Wetlands, Estuaries, Lagoons and Coral Reefs | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Environmental Protection | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Global warming and its effects on aquatic life | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Industrial structures and aquatic life | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | An overview | Lecturer notes and related articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecturer notes and related articles | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecturer notes and related articles | 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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 66 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,64 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||