GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ELECTIVE -I (OSEONOLOGY)/BİY523A
Course Title: ELECTIVE -I (OSEONOLOGY)
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 9 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Doç.Dr. Beril Salman AKIN
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  ://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/bsakin
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  bsakin@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Comprehend ecological concepts, and especially the information pertaining to marine ecology.
Train individuals, who may contribute in the protection and productivity of marine ecosystem.
Understand the characteristics of sea water and its importance on the aquatic life
Improve the perspective on climatic change by explaining the effect of oceans on climatic system.
Develop projects with an aim to prevent sea pollution.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is face to face.
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Ecology and basic ecological concepts, types of ecosystems
2. Week  Water hydrology of the earth and general characteristics
3. Week  Overall water quality of seas and oceans
4. Week  Chemical properties of sea water
5. Week  Physical properties of sea water
6. Week   Movements of sea water
7. Week  Mid-term Examination
8. Week  Coastal ecosystems
9. Week  Coral reefs and oceans
10. Week  Diversity of living creatures in oceans and seas
11. Week  Environmental deterioration and pollution.
12. Week   Effects of global climatic change on seas and oceans.
13. Week  Coastal management and protection of sea water quality
14. Week  National and international laws and regulations regarding the sea.
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  1. Michel J. Kaiser, Martin J. Attrill, Simon Jennings, David N. Thomas. Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts., 2011. 2. Martin Speight, Marine Ecology: Concepts and Applications, 2010.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question-Answer
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
60
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
40
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
2
28
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
2
28
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
6
1
6
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
3
2
6
 Final and Studying for Final
4
2
8
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
76
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.04
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Explain the concepts, symbols, formulas, theories, models, principles and generalizations in biology and analyse the biological incidents in the light of generalizations and mechanism and correlate the biological concepts.X
2Have knowledge about history and nature of science.
3Make a teaching scheme in accordance with the standards of biology education program and the achievements in this respect and apply this scheme.X
4Know and apply the most suitable teaching strategy, method and technique during education period by taking into account the readiness level of students, characteristics of subject matter and the achievements.X
5Provide a suitable learning and teaching environment by taking into consideration the personal differences and characteristics of development and learning.X
6Do research and use national and international resources in order to reach knowledge about biology and biology education and respect scientific and ethical values.X
7Have content and professional teaching knowledge and skills to instruct the courses related to his/her field of study successfully.X
8Know and use the biological laboratory techniques, tools and equipment and apply the biological laboratory methods and techniques such as preparing biological paint, solution-slide, anatomic- morphological examination, tissue culture.
9Pay attention to versatile nature of learning and assess the process as much as product and use the traditional and alternative assessment and evaluation techniques effectively.X
10Design materials regarding his/her field of study and use them in the relevant learning and teaching situations.
11Design projects on his/her field of study and carry out critical evaluations regarding the challenges encountered during implementation phase.X
12Adopt life-long learning, apply the innovative learning-teaching approaches open to change, know his/her strengths and weaknesses, use his/her strengths and improves his/her weaknesses.X
13Use different ways for the challenges encountered during teaching process and follow a critical and questioning approach towards evaluation of his/her own knowledge.X
14Associate biology with other branches of science such as medicine, pharmaceutics, physics, chemistry, agriculture and biotechnology.X
15Take part in social projects regarding his/her field of study, cooperate with the related organizations and express his/her opinions orally and in written.X
16Use a foreign language in daily life and professional development.
17Utilize the information and communication technologies in learning and teaching environments efficiently.X
18Determine the learning requirements of professional development and guide his/her learning accordingly.X
19Raise environmental awareness and create environment for his/her students to improve this awareness.X
20Know the ways to reach knowledge as an individual with biology literacy and use them efficiently.X