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| Unit | FACULTY OF FISHERIES |
| AQUA PRODUCTS ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | SUF439 |
| Name | Ecological and Economic Importance of Aquatic Invertebrates |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. 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 | Prof. Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The course aims to develop a scientific perspective on the ecological and economic roles of invertebrates in aquatic ecosystems. It will provide comprehensive knowledge on their contributions to ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling, habitat formation, and water quality regulation. Additionally, the course aims to raise awareness and provide knowledge on the economic value of invertebrates in industries such as fisheries, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, as well as global trade dynamics and their impacts.
Course Content
This course covers general descriptions of invertebrates, invertebrate diversity, distribution, habitat characteristics, and their ecological and economic roles in aquatic ecosystems. It also includes information on the current evaluation opportunities, global trade, and economic impacts of invertebrates.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
"Ecology of Invertebrates" – J.H. Sutherland "Marine Invertebrates and Aquaculture" – J.P. Smith "Aquatic Conservation: From Science to Practice" – G.L. Gray Course Notes and Articles (To be provided in the course syllabus)
Notes
ASC and MSC Certification Guidelines The IUCN Red List and CITES Convention Texts
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the ecological importance of invertebrates in aquatic ecosystems and their contributions to ecosystem functions. |
| LO02 | Interprets the roles of invertebrates as bioindicators and ecosystem engineers. |
| LO03 | Defines the economic impact of invertebrates in fisheries and aquaculture. |
| LO04 | Explains the economic value of invertebrates in industries such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the economic impact of invertebrates on the aquaculture industry and the global economy. |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Investigates the problems related to fisheries using scientific methods. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility individually or as a team member to solve problems encountered in fisheries related enterprises | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts interdisciplinary studies related to fisheries. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning to learn continuously innovated knowledge and skills related to fisheries. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has the ability to access and use information. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge about fisheries for the benefit of society. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows the events on the agenda of society and the world. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Produces projects by taking into account the problems and needs of the social environment in which they live. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Uses information and communication technologies related to fisheries. | 3 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Carries out studies in the fields of ecosystem, biodiversity and sustainable resource management, aquaculture, fisheries and processing technology. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Know the legislation related to the field and act accordingly. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Course Overview Presentation of the course objectives, content, and assessment methods. General Information on Invertebrates Definitions, diversity, and ecological significance of invertebrates. | Powerpoint presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Invertebrate Diversity in Aquatic Ecosystems The Diversity, Distribution, and Habitat Characteristics of Invertebrates in Aquatic Ecosystems | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Ecological Roles of Invertebrates I Ecosystem Functions of Invertebrates: Nutrient Cycling, Habitat Formation, and Water Quality Regulation | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Ecological Roles of Invertebrates II An Examination of Invertebrates as Primary Producers, Decomposers, and Predators | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 5 | Bioindicator Species and Monitoring Invertebrates as Bioindicator Species: The impact of invertebrates on water quality and ecosystem health. | Powerpoint presentation, Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Monitoring Techniques: Methods for monitoring invertebrate populations and analyzing environmental changes. Role of Invertebrates in Restoration Ecology: The contribution of invertebrates to ecosystem restoration processes and biodiversity recovery. | Powerpoint presentation, source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Invasive Species and Ecosystem Impacts Impact of Invasive Species on Aquatic Ecosystems: Case studies of invasive species such as zebra mussels, Chinese mitten crabs, and Pomacea snails. How Invasive Species Alter Ecosystem Dynamics: Analyzing the effects of invasive species on ecological processes and community structures, and strategies for their management. | Powerpoint presantation, source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Invertebrates in Blue Carbon Ecosystems The Concept of Blue Carbon and the Role of Invertebrates: The role of invertebrates, such as mussels, oysters, and mangroves, in blue carbon ecosystems. | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Conservation and Economic Value of Blue Carbon Ecosystems The Contribution of Invertebrates to Carbon Sequestration in Ecosystems | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Economic Value of Invertebrates Invertebrate fisheries: Commercial importance of mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrate species. | Powerpoint presantation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Economic Value of Invertebrates II Industry, Health, and Current Evaluation Opportunities | powerpoint presantation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Global Trade and Economic Impacts of Invertebrates Analysis of the trade of invertebrates in the global market and their economic significance. | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Role of Invertebrates in Aquaculture Contribution of shrimp, mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates to aquaculture industries | source reading, powerpoint presantation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Final Presentations (Group or Individual) Evaluation of Presentations and Feedback | Preparing PowerPoint presentation , homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
| 17 | Term Exams | exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||