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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 469 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 469 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO LIMNOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
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
•To teachFundamental knowledge how to carry out a survey in lakes and in running waters. •To learn how to use limnological parameters for sustainable fisheries.

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 the problems with analytical methods 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

Course Contents
Terminology, origin of lakes Lake Parameters Physical properties of lakes Chemical properties of lakes Thermal stratification, water movements in lakes Living organism in lakes (plankton, nekton, benthos, pleuston) Food chain dinamics, productivity Mid term Eutrophication Running waters, running water parameters Pyhsical properties of running waters Chemical properties of running waters Biological properties of running waters Survey methods for running waters Accuse Exam
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Terminology, origin of lakes Explanation
2 Lake Parameters Explanation
3 Physical properties of lakes Explanation
4 Chemical properties of lakes Explanation
5 Thermal stratification, water movements in lakes Explanation
6 Living organism in lakes (plankton, nekton, benthos, pleuston) Explanation
7 Food chain dinamics, productivity Explanation
8 mid-term exam
9 Eutrophication Explanation
10 Running waters, running water parameters Explanation
11 Pyhsical properties of running waters Explanation
12 Chemical properties of running waters Explanation
13 Biological properties of running waters Explanation
14 Survey methods for running waters Explanation
15 Accuse Exam
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Limnoloji (Prof. Dr. Jülide TANYOLAÇ) 2. Limnoloji (Prof.Dr. Gürkan EKINGEN)
Required Course instruments and materials
Text book(s) 1.Limnoloji (Prof. Dr. Jülide TANYOLAÇ) 2.Limnoloji (Prof.Dr. Gürkan EKINGEN) Reference books 1. Limnology (Paul S. Welch, 1952. McGraw- Hill.Book Company, New York). 2. Limnology (Robert G. Wetzel, 1973. W. B. Saunders Co?mpany, London) 3. Limnological Analyses (R. G. Wetzel and G. E. Likens, 2000. Springer- Verlag, New York) 4. Ecology of Freshwaters (Brian Moss, 1980. Blackwell Scientific Publications, 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