Information Package / Course Catalogue
Oceanology
Course Code: BİO524
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Introducing oceanology (ocean science) and its divisions to students. Teaching main topics in physical, chemical and biological oceanology; assessment of marine resources; presenting oceanographical research methods.

Course Content

Scope and importance of oceanology; physical, chemical and biological features of oceans and seas

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Murat BİLECENOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to apprehend the scope of oceanological research
2.To be able to describe the main physical features of oceans and seas
3.To be able to comprehend the main biological processes observed in oceans and seas
4.To be able to recognize oceanological tools used in various research
5.To be able to comprehend the benefits of oceaonological research
6.To be knowledged about the sustainability of marine resources
7.To be able to perceiveg ecological processes in oceans and seas
8.To be able to understand the basic features of the world's oceans and seas
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kocataş, A. 1993. Oseanoloji. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No: 114, 358 p.
2.Kocataş, A. 1988. Deniz Biyolojisine Giriş. Ege Üniversitesi Fen Fakültesi Kitaplar Serisi No: 31, 459 p.
3.Levinton, J.S. 2001. Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology. Oxford University Press, 560 p.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General characteristics of oceans and seas
Week 2 - Theoretical
Physiography of ocean bottoms
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sedimentation in oceans
Week 4 - Theoretical
Inorganic matters in oceans
Week 5 - Theoretical
Organic matters in oceans
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sea water temperature
Week 7 - Theoretical
Salinity of the sea water
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sea water density
Week 9 - Theoretical
Optical, acoustical and physical features of oceans
Week 10 - Theoretical
Flows, waves and tidal movements
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ecological factors and their impact on the biota
Week 12 - Theoretical
Pelagic organisms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Benthic organisms
Week 14 - Theoretical
Interaction between marine resources and the humans
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Reading140342
Individual Work141356
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)204
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
3
OÇ-5
4
4
OÇ-6
4
4
OÇ-7
4
OÇ-8
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026