Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF FISHERIES |
| AQUA PRODUCTS ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | SUF228 |
| Name | Alien and invasive species and their effects on marine ecosystems |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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. CEM ÇEVİK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. CEM ÇEVİK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course to describe general characteristics alien(exotic) and invader species, the main vectors of their introduction and effects of ecosystem
Course Content
The formation of oceans and seas. The effects of the distribution of species in this formation,vectors of introduction of exotic species, the opening of the Suez Canal, and Lessepsian migrations, Sensitive areas in the Mediterranean and Black Sea , The effects of exotic species on ecosystem, Eradication methods of exotic species and Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Interpret the mechanisms of transport of exotic species |
| LO02 | Explain the concept of exotic species |
| LO03 | knows the mechanisms of the settlement of the exotic species |
| LO04 | Interpret exotic species established in the Mediterranean Sea |
| LO05 | Knows the methods of struggle with exotic species |
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. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | 2. Assessment of data scientifically on fisheries engineering, determining and solving the problems | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | 4. Collecting data in fisheries science, making the basic experimental studies, evaluating the results, identifying the problems and developing methods of solution | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | 5. Having plan any study related to fisheries science as an individually, managing and consulting. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | 6.Learning the knowledge by the determining learning needs; developing positive attitude towards lifelong learning | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | 7. Communicating oral and written in expertise field, monitoring the seminars and meeting in expertise field, following the foreign language publication. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | 8. Improving life-long learning attitude and using the information to the public interest. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | 9. Creating public awareness about fisheries and having the ability to ensure sustainable use of aquatic resources. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | 10. Communicating oral and written effectively, participating the seminars and meetings in expertise field, following the foreign language publications. | 0 |
| PLO11 | - | 11. Using the informatics and communicating technology | 0 |
| 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. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | 13. Gaining competence to determine the current status of aquatic resources and its sustainable use, water pollution and control, and biotechnology areas. | 0 |
| 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 | 0 |
| PLO15 | - | 15. Ability to act in accordance with the regulation, social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values on fisheries field | 0 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The formation of oceans and seas. The effects of the distribution of species in this formation | Reading the related subject in resources | |
| 2 | Vectors of introduction of exotic species the opening of the Suez Canal, and Lessepsian migrations | Reading the related subject in resources | |
| 3 | Sensitive areas in the Mediterranean and Black Sea | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 4 | The effects of exotic species on ecosystem | Reading about the subject in sources | |
| 5 | Eradication methods of exotic species | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 6 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Thallophyta, Protozoa | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 7 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Porifera-Annelida | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying exam | |
| 9 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Crustacea | Reading the related subject in resources, preparing homework | |
| 10 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Mollusca | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 11 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Mollusca | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 12 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Echinodermata | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 13 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Pisces | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 14 | Exotic species living in the Mediterranean and Turkish waters: Pisces | Reading the related subject in resources, preparation for laboratory practice | |
| 15 | Presentation of homework | Preparing for homework presentation | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparing for the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| 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 | ||