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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / BIY 476 - BIOLOGY

Code: BIY 476 Course Title: LESSEPSIAN MIGRATION 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
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