BIOL556 FRESHWATER ECOLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380556 | 
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) | 
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 | 
| Department: | Biology | 
| Language of Instruction: | English | 
| Level of Study: | Graduate | 
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MERYEM BEKLİOĞLU | 
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. | 
Course Objectives
Course Content
Advanced theoretical aspects of freshwater ecology, impact of land and water use on lakes, interaction between physical, chemical and biological components of freshwater lakes, eutrophication, global changes, and biodiversity of the organisms.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 
| 1 | Explain the inner workings of the scientific process, discuss critically, and solve problems by applying appropriate statistical and computational methods; choose experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Communicate issues in both English and Turkish with high proficiency. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Read, and critique scientific communications in biology literature with worldwide recognition. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences within the context of other disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Readily apply innovative theoretical and technological challenges acting upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Produce data and interpret results as an individual, as well as a team player, and lead whenever necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Apply and defend the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution
