Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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) |
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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 |