Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
LIMNOLOGY ZSÜ312 0 + 0 3.0 3.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery The course was based on theoritical and practical applications by using audiovision devices
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Goals This course deals with the dynamics of physical, chemical and biotic environment and their functional relationships in freshwaters. Main topics covered include: the origin of lakes, heat, light and water movements, salinity of inland waters, chemical properties of water, plankton and littoral communities, sediment, benthos and fish. The lake and reservoir management, properties of ponds, streams, wetlands and estuaries are also discussed.
Course Content In this course the terminology of limnology, classification of inland waters and lakes, physical, chemical and biological (nutrients, living organisms in waters, food chain, photosynthesis, respiration, productivity, eutrophication) properties of lakes, classification, zonation of rivers and water pollution will be discussed.
Learning Outcomes 1) Describe inland waters
2) Describe analysis methods
3) Evaluate the protection of inland waterr
4) Explain eutrophication, acidification, lake, reservoir, pond, rivers

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week .Hydrological cycle, geological formation of lakes Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Project Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
2. Week Phusical-chemical characteritics of water Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
3. Week Hydrodynamics of water, dissolved matter in lakes, salinity Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week İnorganic carbon, alkalinity, pH, hardness Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
5. Week Nitrogen cycle, phsphorus cycle, iron, mangan, sulfur, silicium Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
6. Week Phytoplankton community, seasonal variations Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Zooplankton community and groups Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
8. Week Littoral zone characteristics Lecture; Question Answer
Six Hats Thinking; Buzz Group
Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
9. Week Benthos groups and benthic fauna Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Brain Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
10. Week Generation of aquatic systems, classification of lakes Lecture; Question Answer
Six Hats Thinking
Brain Based Learning; Play Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
11. Week Eutrophication Lecture; Question Answer
Speech Loop; Buzz Group; Large Group Discussion
Storyline; Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
12. Week The characteristics of ponds and dam lakes Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Demonstration
Speech Loop
Scenario Based Learning 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
13. Week General properties of rivers Lecture; Question Answer
Opinion Pool
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time) Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
14. Week Brakish and saline lakes Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
Storyline 		Homework Presentation (Including Preparation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
APHA, 1998. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. John De Lucas Co., USA.
Erençin, Z. ve Köksal, G. 1981. İçsular Temel Bilimleri. Ankara Ü. Veteriner F. Yay. No: 375.
Golterman, H. L. 1975. Physiological Limnology, An Approach to the Physiology of Lake Ecosystems. Elsevier, New York.
Tanyolaç, J. 2009. Limnoloji. Hatiboğlu, 294, Ankara.
Wetzel R. G., 1983. Limnology. 2nd ed. Saunders College, Philadelphia
Wetzel, R. G. and Likens, G. E. 1991. Limnological Analysis. 2nd ed. Springer Verlag, New York.

Assessment
Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Techniques
The course was based on theoritical and practical applications by using audiovision devices
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 16 4
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 16 2
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
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