YSA139 Aquatic Life Ecology

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

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
Label FE Field Education Courses E Elective
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). Sucul Ekosistemlerde Üretim, Dursun Avşar, Akademisyen Kitabevi.

Notes

Lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It indicates the formation of the earth, its historical change, and its effect on the formation of species.
LO02 Interprets some basic concepts of ecology to classify of ecological factors
LO03 Explains abiotic factors and the their effects on organisms
LO04 List the characteristics of community and aquatic ecosystem.
LO05 Understand aquatic biodiversity and why it is important.


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
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
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Follows and applies technological innovations related to his profession 1
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, Soru-Cevap
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, Soru-Cevap
4 Abiotic Factors Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Biotic factors Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Benzetim
6 ecological factors Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Elements of the ecosystem, Energy flow in ecosystems Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecturer notes and related articles Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 freshwater ecosystem Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 marine ecosystem Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
11 Wetlands, Estuaries, Lagoons and Coral Reefs Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Environmental Protection Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
13 Global warming and its effects on aquatic life Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Industrial structures and aquatic life Lecturer notes and related articles Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
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

Update Time: 18.02.2025 02:21