Information Package / Course Catalogue
Research and Management Techniques For the Conservation of Sea Turtles
Course Code: BİO540
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

Understanding and using research and management techniques for the conservation of sea Turtles

Course Content

Taxonomy and species identification,Population and habitat assesment,Data collection and methods,Control openings,Rehabilitation of marine turtles,Legislation and Enforcement

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to acquire a general knowledge about marine turtles
2.To be able to acquire enough information and ability to work in a marine turtle project
3.To be able to have enough competence for the application of techniques on the field
4.To be able to acquire knowledge about how to assess the data obtained from the field
5.To be able to acquire knowledge to write a scientific report
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eckert K., Bjorndal K.A. Abreu-Grobois, F. A. & Donnelly, M. (Editors) 1999. research and management techniques fort he Conservation of Sea turtles. IUCN/SSC Marine Turtle Specialist Group Publication No:4
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the evolution, Life history and Biology of sea turtles
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to the evolution, Life history and Biology of sea turtles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Taxonomy and species identification
Week 4 - Theoretical
Population and habitat assesment
Week 5 - Theoretical
Data collection and methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Data collection and methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Data collection and methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Predation and conservation measures to be taken
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reducing threats
Week 10 - Theoretical
Control openings
Week 11 - Theoretical
Rehabilitation of marine turtles
Week 12 - Theoretical
Legislation and Enforcement
Week 13 - Theoretical
Potential problems during the field work and recommendations for their solutions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Prepearing a final report
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132252
Lecture - Practice132252
Seminar310133
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)155
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
5
3
4
5
OÇ-2
2
3
4
5
4
4
3
OÇ-3
4
4
4
5
5
3
4
3
5
OÇ-4
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
2
3
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
3
2
2
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026