Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (MASTER'S DEGREE) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | SEVAL ARAS (saras@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of the course is to explain basic concepts of limnological research methods. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Use standard limnological techniques to sample physical, chemical and biological parameters in the field |
PO-1 PO-1 Have an advanced level of knowledge about the recent and best practices in Environmental Engineering, deepen and expand their knowledge on the expert level, conduct and assess the analyses by employing statistical methods
PO-2 PO-2 Plan experiments and carry out original researches in the field by making use of the theoretical and practical knowledge at the expert level that they have obtained in their field |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-2 | Use standard limnological techniques for identifying and counting common aquatic organisms |
PO-3 PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-4 PO-4 Have the qualification and capability to gain admission to doctoral programs, R&D units or occupations related to the field with the knowledge they have gathered in the field |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-3 | Explain how physical, chemical and biological properties are inter-related in lakes and streams |
PO-5 PO-5 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-4 | To be able to give an oral presentation on limnological data, as a scientific poster |
PO-5 PO-5 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-5 | To be able to do independent field and laboratory work |
PO-1 PO-1 Have an advanced level of knowledge about the recent and best practices in Environmental Engineering, deepen and expand their knowledge on the expert level, conduct and assess the analyses by employing statistical methods
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Examination Performance Project |
| LO-6 | To be able to do independent check and processing of scientific literature |
PO-3 PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-4 PO-4 Have the qualification and capability to gain admission to doctoral programs, R&D units or occupations related to the field with the knowledge they have gathered in the field |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-7 | To be able to do independent writing of minor scientific papers |
PO-6 PO-6 Are able to make use of computer software as well as communication and information technology required by the field of Environmental Engineering at an advanced level |
Examination Performance Project |
| LO-8 | Use various information technology tools to analyze environmental data |
PO-5 PO-5 Evaluate the knowledge and skills in a critical way in every activity regarding the field, thereby guiding their learning |
Examination Performance Project |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| The goal is to provide applicable level of knowledge of basic research methods in limnology. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Lake basin and physical characteristics of lake | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 2 | Morphology and flow in streams | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 3 | Dissolved oxygen and determination methods | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 4 | Chemical characteristics of fresh water: Inorganic nutrients (Nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients) | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 5 | Chemical characteristics of fresh water: İnorganic carbon complex (alkalinity, acidity, pH, hardness) | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 6 | Chemical characteristics of fresh water: Organic matter | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 7 | Midterm exam Exam answer of exam question and general discussion | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Composition and biomass of planktonic organisms | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 10 | Collection and enumeration of planktonic organisms | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 11 | Limnological methods at periphyton communities | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 12 | Primary productivity of phytoplankton | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 13 | Bentic fauna of lakes and streams | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 14 | Recent literatures related to limnological analysis | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 15 | Recent literatures related to limnological analysis | Lecture, discussion, presentation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Robert G. WETZEL, Gene E. LIKENS. Limnological Analyses. Third Edition. Springer-Verlag. 429 p. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Book, Article, Network Resources | ||
| 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 | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | |||
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| c) Performance Project | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 0 | ||
| final exam | 0 | ||
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 176 | ||