Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF FISHERIES |
| AQUA PRODUCTS ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | SUF227 |
| Name | Aquatic Reptiles, Birds and Mammals |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
acquire basic knowledge about the aquatic vertebrate organisms is to use and professional applications
Course Content
General characteristics of Chordata, biology, systematic and general characteristics of aquatic reptiles, birds and mammals.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the principles used in the classification of vertebrates in general |
| LO02 | Simple about aquatic vertebrate groups, gives the basic biological information |
| LO03 | Groups of aquatic birds, reptiles and mammals to distinguish |
| LO04 | Explain the economic and ecological importance of aquatic vertebrates |
| LO05 | Distinguish endangered aquatic vertebrate groups, can offer the necessary information for prevention and control |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Having knowledge on “natural and applied sciences” and “basic engineering”; combination of their theoretical and practical knowledge on fisheries engineering applications. | 3 |
| PLO02 | - | 2. Assessment of data scientifically on fisheries engineering, determining and solving the problems | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | 3. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of fisheries to design; investigates and interprets events and phenomena usig scientific methods and techniques. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | 4. Collecting data in fisheries science, making the basic experimental studies, evaluating the results, identifying the problems and developing methods of solution | 3 |
| PLO05 | - | 5. Having plan any study related to fisheries science as an individually, managing and consulting. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | 6.Learning the knowledge by the determining learning needs; developing positive attitude towards lifelong learning | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | 7. Communicating oral and written in expertise field, monitoring the seminars and meeting in expertise field, following the foreign language publication. | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | 8. Improving life-long learning attitude and using the information to the public interest. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | 9. Creating public awareness about fisheries and having the ability to ensure sustainable use of aquatic resources. | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | 10. Communicating oral and written effectively, participating the seminars and meetings in expertise field, following the foreign language publications. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | 11. Using the informatics and communicating technology | 2 |
| PLO12 | - | 12. Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. | 3 |
| PLO13 | - | 13. Gaining competence to determine the current status of aquatic resources and its sustainable use, water pollution and control, and biotechnology areas. | 2 |
| PLO14 | - | 14. Having ability to promote the study about aquaculture techniques by saving the natural environment, fishery diseases, fishing and processing technology, structure of fishery sector, problems and solution of their expertise field | 2 |
| PLO15 | - | 15. Ability to act in accordance with the regulation, social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values on fisheries field | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General characteristics of chordates and lower systematic groups | Powerpoint presentation one week | |
| 2 | Vertebrata (vertebrates) of the general characteristics | Powerpoint presentation second week | |
| 3 | Class: Reptilia-the characteristics of reptiles | Powerpoint presentation the third week | |
| 4 | Class: Reptilia-classification of reptiles | Powerpoint presentation the fourth week | |
| 5 | Ordo: Chelonia (Testudines) turtles | Powerpoint presentation fifth week, homework | |
| 6 | Classification of freshwater and marine turtles | Powerpoint presentation the sixth week | |
| 7 | Coasts and conservation of sea turtles nesting areas | Powerpoint presentation the seventh week Read the source presentation preparation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study for exam | |
| 9 | Ordo: Crocodylia-crocodile | Powerpoint presentation the eighth week | |
| 10 | The characteristic feature of Class: Aves (birds) | Powerpoint presentation the ninth week | |
| 11 | Migration and behavior of birds | Powerpoint presentation the tenth week ,homework | |
| 12 | Classification of aquatic birds | Powerpoint presentation the eleventh week | |
| 13 | The characteristic feature of Class: Mammalia (mammals) | Powerpoint presentation the twelfth week | |
| 14 | Marine mammals | Powerpoint presentation the thirteenth week | |
| 15 | Marine mammals | Powerpoint presentation the fourteenth week | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study for exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study for exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||