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| Unit | FACULTY OF FISHERIES |
| AQUA PRODUCTS ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | SUF440 |
| Name | Aquatic Invertebrate Conservation Biology And Bioethics |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. 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
This course aims to introduce the ecological significance of aquatic invertebrates within biodiversity and to examine the environmental threats they face. It also focuses on scientific approaches to the conservation of invertebrate species, along with the ethical considerations regarding their use in research, industry, and food systems, through an interdisciplinary lens.
Course Content
The course begins with fundamental concepts in conservation biology and proceeds to explore the evolutionary, ecological, and ethical aspects of freshwater and marine invertebrates. Key topics include the identification of threatened species, national and international conservation policies, the impact of invasive species, habitat restoration, and ethical aquaculture practices..
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Groom, M. J., Meffe, G. K., & Carroll, C. R. (2006). Principles of Conservation Biology.
Notes
FAO (2020). Ethics in Aquaculture. IUCN Red List and CITES Convention Texts
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the fundamental concepts and historical development of conservation biology. |
| LO02 | Analyze the role of invertebrates in biodiversity and their functions within ecosystems. |
| LO03 | Identify threatened species and develop appropriate conservation strategies. |
| LO04 | Interpret ethical principles regarding the use of invertebrates in research and industry. |
| LO05 | Evaluate national and international legal regulations concerning invertebrate conservation. |
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. | 5 |
| 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. | 2 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Evaluates the accuracy, reliability and currency of the information about fisheries | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Has the ability to access and use information. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 5 |
| PLO22 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Know the legislation related to the field and act accordingly. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Conservation Biology? Definition and Historical Background of Conservation Biology Ecological Roles of Invertebrates | powerpoint presentation, Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Crisis Biodiversity and Invertebrates Levels of Biodiversity: Genetic, Species, Ecosystem The Contribution of Invertebrates to Global Biodiversity IUCN Red List Assessments | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Extinction Threats in Invertebrates Habitat Loss, Pollution, and Invasive Species Impacts of Climate Change Overharvesting and Trade Case Study: Harvesting of Mussels and Sea Snails | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Ethical Foundations I – Animal Welfare and Sentience Do Invertebrates Feel Pain? Behavioral Studies: Examples from Octopuses, Shrimps, and Crabs Consciousness, Intelligence, and Ethical Responsibility | source reading, home work | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Ethical Foundations II – Research Ethics Use of Invertebrates in Laboratory Experiments Alternative Methods: Computer Modeling and Environmental DNA (eDNA) Establishing Welfare Criteria | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | International Conservation Strategies Bern, Ramsar, and CITES Conventions EU Habitat Directive and Marine Strategy Framework Directive Approaches of Institutions such as the World Bank and FAO | Source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Invertebrate Conservation Policies in Turkey Fisheries Law National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Wetland Management Plans | Source reading, powerpoint presentation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam Case Analysis: Granting Ethical Status to Octopuses in the United Kingdom How to Develop an Ethically Informed Conservation Plan | Preparing PowerPoint presentation, homework | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Conservation of Native and Endemic Invertebrate Species Turkey’s Endemic Freshwater Invertebrates Conservation of Genetic Diversity | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Invasive Species and Bioethics Case Studies: Zebra Mussel, Chinese Mitten Crab, and Pomacea Snail Ethical Dilemmas in the Control of Invasive Species | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Restoration Ecology and Invertebrates Invertebrate Monitoring in Restoration Projects Bioindicator Species | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Nature-Based Solutions and Invertebrates, The Relationship Between Blue Carbon and Invertebrates | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Ethical Aquaculture and Trade Ethics in Aquaculture: Stock Management, Feeding, and Transport | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Certification Systems for Mollusks and Crustaceans (ASC, MSC) | source reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Final Presentations and General Evaluation Student Presentations (Group or Individual) Evaluation: Bioethical Awareness and Conservation Strategy Presentation | Preparing PowerPoint presentation, homework | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Bireysel Çalışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü 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 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||