| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | YBH1062017852 | WATERY AREAS | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To introduce wetlands in the world. The live ecosystems of these bays are to emphasize the importance for environment and life. This derste also aims to explain the hazards that the major wetlands in the world face and the necessary precautions to take. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Öğr. Gör. Cesur KIRMANOĞLU |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | It has knowledge of the importance of aquatic ecosystems and the aquatic ecosystem services. | | 2 | It has an idea about positive and negative environmental effects on aquatic ecosystem. | | 3 | Understand the functioning of the aquatic ecosystem, recognize the problems and suggest solutions. | | 4 | The conservation and management of the aquatic ecosystem will have an idea about the preparation of management plans based on this management. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Wet land definition, wetlands and why is it important, in the past in Turkey and the world today wetlands, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signatory countries, Turkey's situation in Europe and the Middle East in terms of wetlands, Turkey's internationally important wetlands areas, basic problems and solutions related to wetlands in Turkey, an ideal wetland management methods and sample plans. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction of water resources, importance, | | | | 2 | The overall situation of water resources in the world and Turkey, | | | | 3 | The formation of water resources and ecosystem characteristics, | | | | 4 | The main water basins and properties in Turkey, | | | | 5 | The problems encountered by water resources, water pollution, | | | | 6 | Determination of water quality and related standards, | | | | 7 | Flood and flood events, causes, damages, | | | | 8 | Basin-based use and management of water resources, | | | | 9 | Mid-term exam | | | | 10 | Principles for providing sustainable drinking and handling water in basins, | | | | 11 | Practices, investments, impacts on water resources in basins, | | | | 12 | Forestry activities affecting water resources, | | | | 13 | The effects of silvicultural practices and road constructions on water resources, | | | | 14 | The effects of reservoir and river type dams on water resources, | | | | 15 | Status of water resources in our country in the EU process, studies on "Water Framework Directive" | | | | 16 | Final exam | | |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 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 |
| Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Individual Study for Homework Problems | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Reading | 14 | 2 | 28 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | | | | | 5 | | 2 | | 4 | 4 | | 3 | | LO2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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