Information Package / Course Catalogue
Lake and Wetland Management
Course Code: SUM215
Course Type: Non Departmental 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

Give to the student awareness of lake and aquatic fields, using strategies of fresh water and species protection methods which live in fresh water, general evaluation and management strategies

Course Content

Aquatic fields and their phsical, chemical and biological features, using strategies of aquatic field, management plans, lake and river management strategies, inland habitats and protection strategies for livingthing live in these fields

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Deniz ÇOBAN
Learning Outcomes
1. Importance of inland habitats and importance
2. Using strategies of inland habitat
3. Management plans and tracking methods
4.Aquatic field management and protection
5.To have knowledge about ecology of wetlands
Recommended or Required Reading
1. Maitland, P.S. and Morgan, N.C., 1997. Conservation Management of Freshwater Habitats. 233 pp.
2. Beklioğlu, M.,2004. Sığ Göl Sulakalanları.Ekoloji, Ötrofikasyon ve Restorasyon. Pozitif Matbaacılık. 124 pp.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Importance of inland habitat, aquatic fields’ physical, chemical and biologic features
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 2 - Theoretical
Using strategies of inland habitats
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 3 - Theoretical
Management plans
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 4 - Theoretical
Tracking methods
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 5 - Theoretical
Management techniqes of aquatic fields (water regime, grazing, cutting, burning)
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 6 - Theoretical
Aquatic field management methods (herbisides, dredge, dredging, sal)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lake management
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 8 - Theoretical
Lake management
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 9 - Theoretical
Lake management
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 10 - Theoretical
Lake management
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 11 - Theoretical
River management
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 12 - Theoretical
Operation (marshs, flood, turf, artificial waters)
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 13 - Theoretical
Protection of inland habitats
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protection of species live in inland habitat
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1415
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)72
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026