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| Unit | FACULTY OF FISHERIES |
| AQUA PRODUCTS ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | SUF334 |
| Name | Biology, Ecology and Conservation of Sea Turtles |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| 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
This course aims to teach current information about the biology, ecology, conservation of sea turtles and sea turtle species and nesting areas in Türkiye.
Course Content
The content of this course includes taxonomy, reproduction, nesting, feeding, distribution, migration and diving behaviour of sea turtles, biological characteristics, ecology, conservation, effects of climate crisis on sea turtles, as well as information about sea turtle species nesting in Türkiye and nesting beaches in Türkiye.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Jeanette Wyneken, Kenneth J. Lohmann, John A. Musick, 2013. The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume III. Boca Raton : CRC Press.
Notes
Sarı, F., “İribaş Deniz Kaplumbağalarının Kumsal içi ve Kumsallar arası Yavru Cinsiyet Oranlarının Karşılaştırılması.” Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Pamukkale Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, 98s., Denizli, (2011). Türkecan, O., “Yeşil Deniz Kaplumbağalarının (Chelonia mydas Linnaeus, 1758) Biyo-Ekolojik Özellikleri Üzerine İncelemeler”, Doktora Tezi. Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Ankara, 165 s., (2010)
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the biological characteristics of sea turtles, such as evolution, taxonomy, feeding, reproduction, nesting. |
| LO02 | Can comment on the ecological roles of sea turtles. |
| LO03 | List the names of sea turtle species nesting in Turkey. |
| LO04 | List the nesting beaches in Türkiye. |
| LO05 | Define the distinguishing features of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta species and make species identification. |
| LO06 | Explain the threats on sea turtles. |
| LO07 | List the conservation status of sea turtles. |
| LO08 | Explain the effects of climate change on sea turtles. |
| LO09 | To have information about the current research on sea turtles in Türkiye and the world. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and principles of science and basic engineering branches. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic information about ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable resource management, design, planning and use of technology. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the strategies, methods and techniques related to fisheries, measurement and evaluation methods | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the production and/or processing processes related to aquatic products. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the accuracy, reliability and currency of the information about fisheries | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Examines events and cases with the scientific method by using theoretical and practical knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Investigates the problems related to fisheries using scientific methods. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | To have the skills and competence required for duties such as consultancy, auditing and expertise in businesses related to fisheries. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility individually or as a team member to solve problems encountered in fisheries related enterprises | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts interdisciplinary studies related to fisheries. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning to learn continuously innovated knowledge and skills related to fisheries. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has the ability to access and use information. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge about fisheries for the benefit of society. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows the events on the agenda of society and the world. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Produces projects by taking into account the problems and needs of the social environment in which they live. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Shares the knowledge and skills acquired in fisheries on various platforms in order to raise awareness of the society. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To be able to use a foreign language to follow the resources related to the field and to communicate with colleagues. | 3 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies related to fisheries. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Carries out studies in the fields of ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable resource management, aquaculture, fisheries and processing technology. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Prepares and manages projects related to fisheries, taking into account environmental, technical, technological and economic aspects. | |
| PLO21 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with scientific, cultural and ethical values. | 5 |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Know the legislation related to the field and act accordingly. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General characteristics of Reptiles, general characteristics of turtles | Reading the lecture plan. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 2 | Biology of sea turtles: feeding, respiration, excretion | Reading the article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Grup Çalışması, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Biology of sea turtles: breeding, spawning and nesting | Reading the article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Tartışma |
| 4 | Migration in Sea Turtles | Reading the thesis | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Taxonomy of sea turtles, sea turtle species in Türkiye | article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta species morphological characteristics, distribution and nesting areas | Reading the article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 7 | Status of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta in Türkiye | Reading the news articles | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying for exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Ecology of sea turtles | Paper reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Threats and current problems on sea turtles | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Grup Çalışması, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 11 | Conservation of sea turtles | Article reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Altı Şapka, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | Climate change and sea turtles | reading about climate change | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Beyin Fırtınası, Tartışma |
| 13 | Current research on the sea turtles in Türkiye | Homework: Article reading and presentation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 14 | Current research on sea turtles in the world | Article reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 15 | What can you do for the protection and survival of the sea turtles? | Research the conservation studies | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Beyin Fırtınası, Grup Çalışması |
| 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,04 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||