Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 416 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 416 Course Title: FISHERIES BIOLOGY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring 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 ERDOĞAN ÇİÇEK (erdogancicek@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Give introduction about fisheries biology, population dinamics of hunting species, management of fisheries for hunting sustainabilty

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can explain effect of commericial fisheries on fish populations PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields
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
PO-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
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
PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results
PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society
Examination
LO-2 can explain fisheries management for sustainable fisheries PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics
PO-8 Are able to collaborate both intra- and interdisciplinary by planning and managing the activities regarding the development of the members subordinate to them
PO-10 Have the professional and ethical responsibility in the process of the collection, evaluation and implementation of the data in the field of study and publishing the results
PO-11 Observe the current national and international issues
PO-12 Make their knowledge regarding human health and environmental awareness available for the benefit of the society
Examination
LO-3 can explain classification of fishes PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines
PO-4 Have the skills to define, model and solve the biological problems in the field of Biology and related fields
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
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Population dynamics, effects on population balance, hunting methods, effects on balance to hunting stocks, utilizing grade from stocks, take precautions for sustainability of hunting.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Classification and evolution of fishes Classroom lessons, question and answer
2 And locations of fish body shape Classroom lessons, question and answer
3 In fish skin and skin-related entities Classroom lessons, question and answer
4 Skeletal system Classroom lessons, question and answer
5 Musculature Classroom lessons, question and answer
6 Movement and migration of fish, fish habitats Classroom lessons, question and answer
7 Digestive system and nutrition Classroom lessons, question and answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Circulatory system Classroom lessons, question and answer
10 Gills and respiratory Classroom lessons, question and answer
11 Excretory system and osmoregulation Classroom lessons, question and answer
12 Reproductive system Classroom lessons, question and answer
13 Nervous system Classroom lessons, question and answer
14 Sense organs and sensory perception Classroom lessons, question and answer
15 Endocrine system and environment are important features of water for fish Classroom lessons, question and answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Demir, N., 2006. İhtiyoloji. İst. Üniv. Fen Fak. Basımevi
2 Kuru, M. (2009) Omurgalı Hayvanlar
3 oyle, J.(2004) Fishes. An introduction to Ichthyology, CechCalifornia University, Prentice Hall.
4 Karataş M., Balık Biyolojisi Araştırma Yöntemleri Nobel Yay. Dağ. (2005)
5 E. Sarıhan, E. Çiçek, B. Toklu, “Balık Biyolojisine Giriş”, Nobel Kitabevi, (2007).
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Books, Laboratory Samples, Figures, Video, Maps

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 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       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 8 1 8
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 12 1 12
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 80