Information Package / Course Catalogue
Oceanology
Course Code: SUM213
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course , to comprehend the characteristics of oceans and seas , as well as geological, chemical, physical, biological oceanography and marine technology industry their

Course Content

The general characteristics of the ocean bottom physiography, synoptic and dynamic physical oceanography , marine ecology and vibrant communities , marine resources , benefit of them and tools used in oceanologic research

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Learning Outcomes
1.to learn the historical development of oceanography , oceans and seas , and to explain the properties of the definitional distinction
2.To explain the physiographic features of the ocean bottom
3.To explain the sediment types on the ocean bottom
4.To explain the processes of overall composition of sea water
5.To learn the ecological classification of the marine environment and be able to explain the dynamics of pelagic and benthic zones
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Levinton, J.S. 2001. Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology
2.Kocataş, A. 1988. Deniz Biyolojisine Giriş. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No: 31, 459 p.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of Oceanography
Week 2 - Theoretical
General characteristics of oceans
Week 3 - Theoretical
Physiography of the ocean bottom
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sedimentation events that occur in the ocean
Week 5 - Theoretical
Inorganic substances in seawater
Week 6 - Theoretical
Organic materials in sea water
Week 7 - Theoretical
Temperature, salinity and density distribution in the oceans
Week 8 - Theoretical
Temperature, salinity and density distribution in the oceans
Week 9 - Theoretical
Optical, acoustic and other physical properties of the sea water
Week 10 - Theoretical
Currents, waves and tidal movements
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ecological factors and their effects on organisms
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pelagic and benthic communities
Week 13 - Theoretical
Marine resources and their utilization areas
Week 14 - Theoretical
Oceanographic research tools and other required materials
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment26114
Term Project110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026