Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biology, Ecology and Taxonomy of Chelonians in Turkey
Course Code: BİO539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Get knowledge about Chelonians of Turkey, identification of the species and their current taxonomic status, general biology and ecology of the chelonians, , distribution of the chelonians in Turkey and their status and conservation

Course Content

Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification,Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta,Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of land tortoises, Taxonomy of land tortoises, distribution and species identification, Chelonian trade in Turkey

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