Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | BIOLOGY | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | HANİFE ÖZBAY (hanifeozbay@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| 1.To provide students with the expanded knowledge of plankton. 2.To teach all the necessary technics and methods to study plankton | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can say basic knowledge in associated area |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can do about practical work in associated area |
PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can solve analytical problems |
PO-6 Are able to assess and evaluate the data making use of the advanced knowledge and skills that they have acquired in the field, to define and analyze the issues connected with current technological developments finding ways to offer solutions to those issues based on the researched and evidence |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can solve basic problems in associated area |
PO-9 Are able to express themselves in verbal and written communication having the ability to work individually, take initiatives and make their own decisions |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Introduction, classification of plankton, terminology Algal groups in phytoplankton I Algal groups in phytoplankton II Physical factors affecting phytoplankton growth Chemical factors affecting phytoplankton growth Perennation,seasonal succession, buyoyans Methods to study phytoplankton Mid term Zooplanktonic groups I Zooplanktonic groups II Grazing Factors affecting zooplankton growth Interactions between phytoplankton and zooplankton Methods to study zooplankton Accuse Exam | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction, classification of plankton, terminology | Explanation |
| 2 | Algal groups in phytoplankton I | Explanation |
| 3 | Algal groups in phytoplankton II | Explanation |
| 4 | Physical factors affecting phytoplankton growth | Explanation |
| 5 | Chemical factors affecting phytoplankton growth | Explanation |
| 6 | Perennation,seasonal succession, buyoyans | Explanation |
| 7 | Methods to study phytoplankton | Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Zooplanktonic groups I | Explanation |
| 10 | Zooplanktonic groups II | Explanation |
| 11 | Grazing | Explanation |
| 12 | Factors affecting zooplankton growth | Explanation |
| 13 | Interactions between phytoplankton and zooplankton | Explanation |
| 14 | Methods to study zooplankton | Explanation |
| 15 | Accuse Exam | |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | 1. Plankton Kültürü (Prof. Dr. Bülent ŞEN) | |
| 2 | 2. Plankton Bilgisi ve Kültürü (Prof. Dr. Semra CİRİK ve Prof. Dr. Şükran CİRİK) | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Text book(s) 1.Plankton (Prof. Dr. Bülent ?EN) 2.Plankton Bilgisi ve Kültürü (Prof. Dr. Semra C?R?K ve Prof. Dr. ?ükran C?R?K) Reference books 1. Phytoplankton Manual (A. Sournia, 1978. UNESCO). 2. The Ecology of Freshwater Phytoplankton (C. S. Reynolds, 1984. Cambridge University Press). 3. The Ecology of Algae (F. E. Round, 1981. Cambridge University Press). 4. Limnology (Robert G. Wetzel, 1973. W. B. Saunders Co?mpany, London). | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||