| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 214401302102 | WETLAND ECOLOGY | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to teach theoretical knowledge about wetland ecology, animals living in wetlands, national and international conventions in wetlands, conservation methods |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Emrah ÇELİK |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To have basic knowledge of water and wetlands | | 2 | Understand the wildlife in wetlands | | 3 | Knows international conventions and action plans related to wetlands | | 4 | Knows the basic methods to be applied on the sustainability and management of wetlands, respectively. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| The Wetland Concept, Ecological Aspects of Wetlands, Types of Wetlands, Protecting Measures, The Important Wetlands of Turkey. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Physical and chemical features of water | | | | 2 | The importance and cycle of water | | | | 3 | Aquatic ecosystems- Wetlands | | | | 4 | Aquatic ecosystems - lakes | | | | 5 | Aquatic ecosystems - rivers | | | | 6 | Food webs in wetlands. | | | | 7 | Midterm exams | | | | 8 | Wildlife components in wetlands 1 | | | | 9 | Wildlife components in wetlands 2 | | | | 10 | Ramsar convention | | | | 11 | Major wetlands of Turkey | | | | 12 | Wetland management | | | | 13 | Restoration and conservation of wetlands | | | | 14 | Semester Final exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1 – Keddy, P. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press; 2 edition (September 13, 2010)
2 – Brian R. Moss Ecology of Fresh Waters: Man and Medium, Past to Future, 3rd Edition July 2009 Wiley-Blackwell 572 Pages
3 – Raymundo E. Russo, Wetlands: Ecology, Conservation and Restoration, (October 1, 2008) |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 85 | | Homework | 3 | 15 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Homework | 3 | 10 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | | LO2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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