Prof. Dr. Şükran DERE sdere@uludag.edu.tr 0 224 294 17 86 Uludağ Üniversitesi, Fen-Edebiyat Fakültesi, Biyoloji Bölümü Nilüfer BURSA
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Objective of the Course:
The aim of the course is to explain basic concepts of biological and ecological characteristics of aquatic plants.
The goal is to introduce varied aquatic plants and their ecological importance in aquatic ecosystems.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes:
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Be able to describe the basic morphology of aquatic plants;
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Be able to discuss the anatomy, and physiology of common aquatic plants;
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Be able to define major aquatic plants;
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Be able to define terms related to water-quality management;
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Be able to explain the effects of various environmental changes on aquatic plants;
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Be able to explain why aquatic crops may be more productive than terrestrial crops;
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Be able to use aquatic monitoring programmes;
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Be able to acquire of personal skills for project design, management, team-working
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Collecting and preserving methods of aquatic plants
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Control methods of aquatic plants: prevention, mechanical and physical, biological, herbicides
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Herbicides and their use for aquatic plants
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Exam, answer of exam questions and general discussion
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Effects of environmental factors on aquatic plants
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Ecological relationships among the aquatic species
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Aquatic plants management methods
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Aquatic plants management methods
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Advantages and disadvantages of aquatic plants management techniques
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Recent literatures related to aquatic plant management
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Recent literatures related to aquatic plant management
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Recent literatures related to aquatic vegetation control
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
Prescott, G.W. 1969. Aquatic Plants. C.Brown Company Publishers. Second Edition. 158 p. CİRİK, Ş. ve CİRİK, S. 1999. SU BİTKİLERİ (Deniz Bitkilerinin Biyolojisi Ekolojisi Yetiştirme Teknikleri) Ders Kitabı. Ege Üniversitesi Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Yayınları No:58.
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
14
5
70
Homeworks, Performances
0
10
20
Projects
3
11
33
Field Studies
2
8
16
Midtermexams
1
10
10
Others
2
7
14
Final Exams
1
5
5
Total WorkLoad
210
Total workload/ 30 hr
7
ECTS Credit of the Course
7
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
