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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BASIC SCIENCES OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | ST558 |
| Name | Biology of Aquatic Turtles |
| Term | 2025-2026 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İrem Nur YEŞİLYURT |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to teach the general biology, ecology and distribution areas of aquatic turtle species living in our country, the factors threatening the extinction of species and the measures required for their conservation.
Course Content
Including of taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification, Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta, Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of freswater turtles
Course Precondition
none
Resources
1.Bonin, F., Devaux, B. , Dupre, A. 2006. Turtles of the world 2-Baran, İ. ,Atatür, M. K. 1998. Turkish Herpetofauna 3. Peter L. Lutz and John A. Musick, 1997. Biology of Sea Turtles, Vol. 1
Notes
Başoğlu M., Baran İ. 1977 .Türkiye Sürüngenleri Kısım I Kaplumbağa ve kertenkeleler
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have knowledge about the evolution, biology and ecology of aquatic turtles. |
| LO02 | Have information about aquatic turtle species living in the world. |
| LO03 | List the turtle species living in our country and their distribution areas. |
| LO04 | List the factors that threaten the extinction of species. |
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 | Explains interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains different interdisciplinary knowledge using the theoretical and applied knowledge that she specializes in Basic Sciences of Fisheries. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the abilities and experiences on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General characteristics of turtles | Examines the course information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of chelonians | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 3 | Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification | Paper reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Grup Çalışması |
| 4 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia agassizi, Natator depressus, Dermochelys coriacea | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta: their nesting and Conservation status in Turkey | Homework: Thesis reading and presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 7 | Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta status in Turkey | Homework: Article reading and presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Introduction to evolution, life history of fresh water turtles | Paper reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Introduction to biology and ecology of fresh water turtles | Paper reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Taxonomy of fresh water turtles, distribution and species identification | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması |
| 12 | Biology and ecology of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Distribution and status of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus in Turkey | Homework: Thesis presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 14 | Biology, ecology and distribution of Emys orbicularis, Mauremys rivulata, Mauremys caspica and their status in Turkey | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Threats to turtles and species conservation | Homework: Preparation the presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 4 | 10 | 40 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 144 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,76 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||