| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology Of Benthic Algae | BIY 603 | 0 | 3 + 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Precondition Courses | absent |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Doctorate Degree |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. TUĞBA ONGUN SEVİNDİK |
| Course Lecturers | Prof.Dr. TUĞBA ONGUN SEVİNDİK, |
| Course Assistants | |
| Course Category | Other |
| Course Objective | Teaching the fundamental concepts, major benthic algae communities, methods and their application in benthic algae ecology. |
| Course Content | Basic terms and definitions; recent techniques used in benthic algae ecology; benthic algae communities; life process and environmental variables effecting this process |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to benthic algae ecology (overview, definitions, terms and theories). | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 2 | Recent techniques used in benthic algae ecology and systematic and their applications. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 3 | Epiphyton. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 4 | Epilithon. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 5 | Epipelon. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 6 | Epizoon. | Lecture, | Homework, Testing, |
| 7 | Metaphyton. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 8 | Endophyton, Endozoon. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 9 | Midterm exam. | Lecture, | Testing, |
| 10 | Soil algae, hot springs algae, snow and ice algae. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 11 | Rhythmic motility. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 12 | Depth distribution. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 13 | Grazing by predators. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 14 | Anthropogenic effects on benthic algae. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| 15 | Field trip. | Lecture, | Testing, Homework, |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to benthic algae ecology (overview, definitions, terms and theories). | |
| 2 | Recent techniques used in benthic algae ecology and systematic and their applications. | |
| 3 | Epiphyton. | |
| 4 | Epilithon. | |
| 5 | Epipelon. | |
| 6 | Epizoon. | |
| 7 | Metaphyton. | |
| 8 | Endophyton, Endozoon. | |
| 9 | Soil algae, hot springs algae, snow and ice algae. | |
| 10 | Rhythmic motility. | |
| 11 | Depth distribution. | |
| 12 | Grazing by predators. | |
| 13 | Anthropogenic effects on benthic algae. | |
| 14 | Field trip. |
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| Order | Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Develops knowledge to expertise with scientific methods and research based on master's qualifications. | X | |||||
| 2 | Has the ability to identify problems about the field, to construct hypotheses for solving problems by synthesis, and to solve hypotheses using various observational and experimental methods. | X | |||||
| 3 | Apply field knowledge and technology to education, industry, agriculture, health and environmental problems. | X | |||||
| 4 | It is an individual who is sensitive to universal and social values, who takes care of the interests of the country, researches, produces, and has ethical values. | X | |||||
| 5 | Has the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams and take leadership in solving problems. | X | |||||
| 6 | Can make and / or design an original work that brings innovation in the field, develops a new scientific method, or applies a known method to an area. | X | |||||
| 7 | Has ability to monitor, read, understand, write and comment related Scientific developments via using advanced information technologies. | X | |||||
| 8 | Can critically review social relationships and standards that guide these relationships and lead where necessary to develop these standards. | X | |||||
| 9 | Has the ability to defend his own original ideas and to communicate effectively in field related activities. | X | |||||
| 10 | Can use computer and information technology at advanced level in accordance with its objectives. | X | |||||
| 11 | Can communicate verbally and in writing using a foreign language in the European Language Portfolio. | X | |||||
| 12 | Contributes to the process of being information society with academic and cultural accumulation . | X | |||||
| 13 | Develop a positive attitude towards life-long learning. | X | |||||
| Evaluation System | |
|---|---|
| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 40 |
| 1. Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 141 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 5.64 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 6 | ||