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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 472 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 472 Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO HYDROBIOLOGY 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 HANİFE ÖZBAY (hanifeozbay@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To teach fundemental knowledge about aquatic biology.

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
Introduction and terminology; Hydrological cycle; Physical properties of water, Chemical properties of water; Dissolved gasses; Dissolved solids; Anorganic solids; Trace elements; Organic solids; pH; Food chain; Aquatic organisms; salt water; Brackish water; Freshwater; Water pollution; Eutrophication.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction and terminology Explanation
2 Hydrological cycle Explanation
3 Physical properties of water Explanation
4 Chemical properties of water Explanation
5 Dissolved gasses Explanation
6 Dissolved solids Explanation
7 Anorganic solids Explanation
8 mid-term exam
9 Trace elements Explanation
10 Organic solids Explanation
11 pH, Food chain, Aquatic organisms Explanation
12 salt water, Brackish water, Freshwater Explanation
13 Water pollution Explanation
14 Eutrophication Explanation
15 Accuse Exam
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Kaynak Kitaplar: 1.Su Bilgisi (Ç. Güler, Y. Coşkun. Hatipoğlu yayınları 1998) 2.Sular Bilgisi (A. Y. Sönmez vd. Nobel yayınları 2008)
Required Course instruments and materials
Text Books: 1.Su Bilgisi (Ç. Güler, Y. Co?kun. Hatipo?lu yay?nlar? 1998) 2.Sular Bilgisi (A. Y. Sönmez vd. Nobel yay?nlar? 2008)

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