Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | BİYOLOJİ(DOKTORA) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | HANİFE ÖZBAY (hanifeozbay@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To provide students with the expeanded knowledge of light and photosynthesis in aquatic ecosystems | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | can say basic knowledge about light and photosynthesis in aquatic environment |
PO- |
Examination |
| LO-2 | can illustrate experimental design in associated area |
PO- |
Examination |
| LO-3 | can solve the problems using analytical procedures |
PO- |
Examination |
| LO-4 | can apply extended knowledge in assosiated areas |
PO- |
Examination |
| LO-5 |
PO-1 Have an advanced level of knowledge about the recent and best practices in Biology, deepen and expand their knowledge on the expert level, conduct and assess the analyses by employing statistical methods PO-2 Plan experiments and carry out original researches in the field by making use of the theoretical and practical knowledge at the expert level that they have obtained in their field PO-3 Make use of the knowledge they have in order to find a solution to problems by analyzing, comparing and questioning them and can carry out original research in the related field on their own PO-7 Are able to make use of computer software as well as communication and information technology required by the field of Biology at an advanced level PO-8 Evaluate how the important personalities, events and phenomena that have made essential contributions to the development of Biology that might have impact on their field of practice |
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| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Introduction; The nature of light; The properties definning the radiation field;The inherent optical properties;Optical depth;Radiative tranfer theory;Incident solar radiation; Diurnal variation of solar radiation; Variation of solar irradiance and insolation with latitude and time of year; Absorption of light within the aquatic medium;The nature of the undewater light field;Remote sensing of the aquatic environment;Photosynthesis in aquatic environment:Light capture by aquatic plants;Effects of aquatic plants on the underwater light field | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Introduction | Explanation |
| 2 | The nature of light | Explanation |
| 3 | The properties definning the radiation field | Explanation |
| 4 | The inherent optical properties | Explanation |
| 5 | Optical depth | Explanation |
| 6 | Radiative tranfer theory | Explanation |
| 7 | Incident solar radiation; | Explanation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Diurnal variation of solar radiation | Explanation |
| 10 | Variation of solar irradiance and insolation with latitude and time of year | Explanation |
| 11 | Absorption of light within the aquatic medium | Explanation |
| 12 | The nature of the undewater light field | Explanation |
| 13 | Remote sensing of the aquatic environment | Explanation |
| 14 | Photosynthesis in aquatic environment | Explanation |
| 15 | Light capture by aquatic plants | Explanation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Light and Photosynthesis in Aquatic Ecosystems (T.O.John Kirk, 1994, Cambridge University Press) | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Text Book: Light and Photosynthesis in Aquatic Ecosystems (T.O.John Kirk, 1994, Cambridge University Press) | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 3 | 13 | 39 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 5 | 7 | 35 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 12 | 5 | 60 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||