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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Algae and Water Pollution BIO600 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Fall 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Halim Aytekin ERGÜL

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Describe importance of algae
2) Describe algae diagnosis
3) Describe algae diversity in freshwaters
4) Describe planktonic algae diversity in lakes
5) Describe algae and eutrophication interaction
6) Describe harmful algal groups and their toxins
7) Describe life cycles of algae
8) Describe importance of algal bloom
10) Describe relation between fresh water pollution and algae
11) Describe marine algae and their biodiversity
12) Describe Fresh water algae and their diversity
13) Describe water quality indicator algae
14) Describe global problems caused by algae
15) Describe algae control

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle High Low No relation No relation No relation
2 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
3 Middle High Middle No relation Low No relation
4 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
5 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
6 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
7 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
8 No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
10 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
11 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
12 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
13 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
14 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation
15 Middle High Middle No relation No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Hydrobiology

Course Contents

The importance of algae, algae diagnosis, rivers algae, planktonic algae in lakes, algae and eutrophication, harmful algal groups, life cycles of algae, algae boom, Fresh water algae, fresh water pollution and algae, marine algae, water quality indicator algae, algae problems caused by , algae control.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

 

Number

Percentage

Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade

2

50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

1

50%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required