Information Package / Course Catalogue
Eutrophication and Its Effect on Water Systems
Course Code: BİO641
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Description of eutrophication and understanding of its effect on living organizms and non-living material in waters. Eutrophication problems of waters, eutrophication process, water management. Understanding how does water biota is effected by eutrophication?. Variation of algal growth and population in relation to eutrophication.

Course Content

Description of eutrophication and understanding of its effect on living organizms and non-living material in waters. Eutrophication problems of waters, eutrophication process, water management. Understanding how does water biota is effected by eutrophication?. Variation of algal growth and population in relation to eutrophication.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn terminology of eutrophication
2.To understand causes of eutrophication and its effect on water systems
3.To understand the effect of eutrophication on aquatic life (plankton, benthos, macrophytes, fish)
4.To understand application of eutrophication and management
5.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Eutrophication of freshwaters. David Harper, 1992; D.W. Sutcliffe ve J.G. Jones, 1992
2.Ecology of freshwaters. B. Moss, 1991
3.Algal assays and monitoring eutrophication. P. Marvan, S. Pribil, O. Lhtosky. 1979 ve internet
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Eutrophication
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nutrients responsible for Eutrophication and their sources
Week 3 - Theoretical
Bio-chemical cycle of Eutrophication: nutrient recycle from living organisms and sediment
Week 4 - Theoretical
Biological effect of Eutrophication
Week 5 - Theoretical
Engeneering, economical and social effects of Eutrophication
Week 6 - Theoretical
Moddeling and estimation of cause and effects of Eutrophication
Week 7 - Theoretical
Reduction of effect of Eutrophication and its management
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Effect of Eutrophication on Biota
Week 10 - Theoretical
Eutrophication and biological experiments
Week 11 - Theoretical
Eutrophication and Macrophytes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Eutrophication experiments on lakes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Moddeling of Eutrophication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Two eutrophic lake case histories and examining them
Week 15 - Theoretical
A shallow eotrophic lake example
Week 16 - Theoretical
Effects of eutrophication on plankton, bethos and fish
Week 17 - Final Exam
Final Examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1463126
Assignment16410
Seminar1516
Reading142142
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination1628
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
5
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
4
3
4
4
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026