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The Evolution and Natural History of Lakes

Course Code	: BİO562
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

To learn natural formation and evolution of lakes and features of lake water

Course Content

Understanding the causes of lake formation and its effect on lake water, Effect of different geographical and climatical conditions on lakes, The use and Abuse of lakes, their protection and management methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Sabri KILINÇ

Learning Outcomes

1.	To be able to comprehend the basic differences between natural and man made lakes
2.	To be able to comprehend the reasons and results of lakes origine
3.	To be able to establish links between antropogenic activities and lakes
4.	To be able to comprehend the importance of conservation of aquatic ecosystems
5.	To be able to compare and evaluate importance of different wetland ecosystems

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	The natural history of lakes. Mary J. Burgis ve Pat Morris,1987
2.	Hutchinson, G.E. A Treatise on limnology. Vol 1 (1957) Geography, Physics and Chemistry. Vol 2 (1967) Introduction to lake biology and the limnoplankton. Vol. 3 (1975) Limnological botany. New York: John Wiley & Sons
3.	Limnology. 3rd ed. Wetzel, R.G. Academic pres (2001)
4.	Internet

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Evolution of lakes and introduction to natural history

Week 2 - Theoretical

Causes of lake formation and types

Week 3 - Theoretical

Lake water and its features

Week 4 - Theoretical

Lake communities

Week 5 - Theoretical

Lakes and the seasons

Week 6 - Theoretical

Polar and mountain lakes

Week 7 - Intermediate Exam

Deep lakes and their features

Week 8 - Theoretical

Mid Term Exam

Week 9 - Theoretical

Shallow lakes and their features

Week 10 - Theoretical

Man-made lakes, Saline and soda lakes

Week 11 - Theoretical

The use and Abuse of lakes

Week 12 - Theoretical

Paleolimnology and a look at lake history

Week 13 - Theoretical

The problems of lake filling with inorganic material

Week 14 - Theoretical

The conservation, importance and Environmental factors affecting of lakes

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%30
Final Examination	1	%70
Quiz	3	%15
Attending Lectures	10	%10
Assignment	3	%15
Term Assignment	2	%20

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	5	2	98
Assignment	1	2	1	3
Reading	20	2	2	80
Midterm Examination	1	4	2	6
Final Examination	1	5	2	7
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				194

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
OÇ-1	4	4	4	3	3	4	4	5	2	3
OÇ-2	4	3	3	4	4	3	4	5	2	3
OÇ-3	3	3	4	4	4	4	3	2	4	3
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4		3		3	3	3
OÇ-5	3	3	4	3	4	5	3	3	2	2

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