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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) | ||||
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Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
Objectives of the Course | |||||
Giving introduction history of lessepsian migration, migrant species and effects on Mediterranean ecosystem. |
Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
LO-1 | can explain the history of lessepsian migration |
PO-1 Understand the basic concepts regarding the biology programs 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-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 effects of Lessepsian migration on Mediterranean ecosystems |
PO-2 Transfer and adapt what they have acquired in the field of Biology to other disciplines 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-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 | be able to give examples about Lessepsian migrant species |
PO-5 Are dedicated to improve themselves by keeping abreast of the developments in science, technology and modern topics 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-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 |
Examination |
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
Course Contents | ||
History of opening the Suez Canal, lessepsian migration, migrant species, biology of migrant species, effects on Mediterranean ecosystem and monitoring dispersion. | ||
Weekly Course Content | ||
Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
1 | Lessepsıan Migration | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
2 | reasons of introductıon to Mediterranean by lessepsian migrants | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
3 | Effects of lessepsian migration to ecosystem | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
4 | Properties of lessepsian fishes,contribution of diversity | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
5 | Lessepsian fish species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
6 | Lessepsian decapod crustecean species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
7 | Lessepsian phytoplancton species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
8 | mid-term exam | |
9 | Lessepsian policet species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
10 | Lessepsian amfipod species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
11 | Lessepsian cephalopod species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
12 | Lessepsian mollusk species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
13 | Tocsic and harmful phytoplankton species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
14 | Lessepsian algae species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
15 | Lessepsian calanoid species | Classroom lessons, question and answer |
16 | final exam | |
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
1 | ZAITSEV, Y., ÖZTÜRK, B. (2002). Exotic Species in the Marmara, Black, Azov and Caspian Seas | |
2 | Nicolsky G.V.,1963 The Ecology of Fishes, Acedemic Press, London and New York | |
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 |