Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0617 | 
| Name | Aquatic vertebrates | 
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year | 
| Term | Fall and Spring | 
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 2 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | Türkçe | 
| Level | Üniversite Dersi | 
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course | 
| 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)
                                                
                                                 Prof. Dr. CANAN TÜRELİ (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)  | 
                                
Course Goal / Objective
to gain basic knowledge about aquatic vertebrates
Course Content
General characteristics of Chordata, biology, systematic and general characteristics of aquatic reptiles, birds and mammals.
Course Precondition
Resources
1- Lecture note prepared in the form of Powerpoint 2-Kuru, M. 1987. Ataturk University Basımevi-Erzurum 3- Demirsoy, A. 1992. Basic Rules of Life, Vertebrates/Amniyota (reptiles, birds and mammals), Volume-III/section-II, Hacettepe University Publications, Ankara.
Notes
Demirsoy, A. 1988. Basic Rules of life, Vertebrates/Anamniota, Volume-III/part-I, Hacettepe University Publications, Ankara
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | To be able to determine the learning needs related to the field, to be able to search for resources, to access information and to use databases. | 
| LO02 | To be able to develop a lifelong learning attitude and to use the knowledge obtained for the benefit of society. | 
| LO03 | To be able to create social awareness about aquaculture and to have the skills to ensure the sustainable use of aquatic resources. | 
| LO04 | To act in accordance with social, environmental and professional ethical values and legislation in the field of aquaculture. | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General characteristics of chordates and sub-systematic groups | Powerpoint presentation 1st week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 2 | General characteristics of Vertebrata (vertebrates) | powerpoint presentation 2 nd week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 3 | Class: Amphibia Characteristic features of amphibians | Powerpoint presentation 3rd week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma  | 
                                
| 4 | Class: Reptilia - Characteristic features of reptiles | Powerpoint presentation 4th week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 5 | Class: Reptilia-Classification of reptiles | Powerpoint presentation 5th week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 6 | Order: Chelonia (testudines) turtles | Powerpoint presentation 6th week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 7 | Classification of freshwater and sea turtles | Powerpoint presentation week 7 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav  | 
                                
| 9 | Nesting areas and protection of sea turtles on our coasts | Powerpoint presentation week 8 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma, Tartışma  | 
                                
| 10 | Order: Crocodylia-Crocodiles and Class:Characteristic features of Aves (birds) | Powerpoint presentation week 9 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 11 | Behaviour and migration in birds | Powerpoint presentation 10. week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 12 | Classification of aquatic birds | Powerpoint presentation 11. week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri  | 
                                
| 13 | class: mammalia Characteristic features of mammalia | Powerpoint presentation 12th week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım  | 
                                
| 14 | Classification of cetaceans | Powerpoint presentation 13th week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 15 | Cetaceans II | Powerpoint presentation 14th week | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav  | 
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav  | 
                                
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) | 6 | 4 | 24 | 
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 5 | 5 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||