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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	: 6

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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Learning Outcomes

1.	To be able to acquire knowledge about evolution, biology and ecology of chelonians
2.	To be able to have a general knowledge about the extant chelonians of the world
3.	To be able to have knowledge to identify turtles according to their habitats
4.	To be able to have a detailed knowledge about the chelonians of Turkey
5.	To be able to identify chelonians of Turkey

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Bonin, F., Devaux, B. & Dupre, A. 2006. Turtles of the world
2.	Baran, İ. & Atatür, M. K. 1998. Turkish Herpetofauna
3.	Başoğlu M. & Baran İ. 1977 Türkiye Sürüngenleri Kısım I Kaplumbağa ve kertenkeleler

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of chelonians

Week 2 - Theoretical

Taxonomy of marine turtles and species identification

Week 3 - Theoretical

Biology, ecology and distribution of Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii

Week 4 - Theoretical

Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia agassizi, Natator depressus, Dermochelys coriacea

Week 5 - Theoretical

Biology, ecology and distribution of Chelonia mydas and Caretta caretta: their nesting and Conservation status in Turkey

Week 6 - Theoretical

Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of fresh water turtles

Week 7 - Theoretical

Taxonomy of fresh water turtles, distribution and species identification (mid term exam)

Week 8 - Theoretical

Biology, ecology and distribution of Trionyx triunguis, Rafetus euphraticus and their status in Turkey

Week 9 - Theoretical

Biology, ecology and distribution of Emys orbicularis, Mauremys rivulata, Mauremys caspica and their status in Turkey

Week 10 - Theoretical

Introduction to evolution, life history, Biology and ecology of land tortoises

Week 11 - Theoretical

Taxonomy of land tortoises, distribution and species identification

Week 12 - Theoretical

Biology, ecology and distribution of Testudo graeaca, Testudo antakyensis and Testudo hermanni and their status in Turkey

Week 13 - Theoretical

Chelonian trade in Turkey

Week 14 - Theoretical

Review and discussion of recent literature on chelonians.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	13	2	2	52
Lecture - Practice	13	2	2	52
Term Project	2	15	1	32
Midterm Examination	1	5	1	6
Final Examination	1	10	1	11
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				153

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