COURSE UNIT TITLE

: MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
CZM 5036 MANAGEMENT OF WETLANDS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 5

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÜZEL YÜCEL GIER

Offered to

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

Course Objective

The effective management of wetlands requires knowledge of the interactions between component processes and the creation of models to express this. Wetlands are complex ecological zones subject to a variety of physical, chemical and biological processes and to human social, cultural and economic interactive forces. The inter-dependence of geomorphologic origins with man s uses of the wetlands by variety of activities will be shown to impacts the ecosystem in different proportions. This Wetlands Management course identifies different wetland ecosystems with an especial emphasis on areas subject to Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) within various strategies. We will examine existing research findings on the sustainable use of natural resources and apply these methods to local field studies.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   This course will examine the various process and issues related to the management of wetlands. In the evaluation of a variety of models it is hoped the students will develop their abilities to think analytically.
2   The course will examine various bio-ecological, physical, chemical, socio-cultural and economic parameters for wetland management plans for areas that are ear-marked for development.
3   The identification of different wetland ecosystems and their indicators will be an important learning out come.
4   Knowledge about the principles and practices of wetland management in the context of integrated Coastal Zone Planning restrictions will be another focus.
5   Methods of adopting the principles of multi-disciplinary study and of collaboration across subjects to achieved interdisciplinary solutions will be stressed.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction 1.History 2.Wetland definition 3.Wetland are in Turkey and World
2 Ecosystem of coastal wetland 1.Lagoon and delta 2.Mangrove 3.The salt -pans
3 Environmental characteristics of wetlands 1.Physico-chemical properties 2.Biological properties 3. Basin
4 Wetlands and the socio-economic structure 1.Status of property 2.Demographic Characteristics 3.Infrastructure 4.Education 5. Economic structure
5 Work to ensure sustainability of the importance of wetlands (example : Tuzla/Milas)
6 Legislation on Protection of Wetlands and agreements Ramsar Convention Conservation Status
7 Midterm exam
8 Wetlands management and integrated coastal zone management Integrated coastal zone management Definitions and concepts of general principles for coastal applications and ICZM
9 Wetlands management and integrated coastal zone management Examples of planning and examine the tools used. For example, to examine and discuss projects with GIS.Examine the spatial analysis and applications.
10 Field work
11 Short presentation and report from each student
12 Threats to wetlands and precautions
13 Current issues and future projections of wetlands in Turkey
14 Student presentations

Recomended or Required Reading

Mitsch, J.W & Gosselink, J.G., 2000.Wetlands.John Wiley & Sons,Inc. 920p.

Proje No: 97K100020., 1999. Sulak Alanların Yönetimi Projesi Gediz Deltası Sulak Alan Yönetim Planı Cilt I-II, 490p.

Moksness, E., Dahl,E & Stottrup,J., 2009.Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Wiley-Blackwell, India, 342p

Sulak Alanların Akılcı Kullanımı için Ramsar Kitapçık Seris.i, 2004. ISBN-975-92433-5-0, 38p.

UNEP/MAP/PAP.,2008. Protokol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean. ISBN:978-953-6429-60-8

Krishnamurthy,R,R., Kannen,A.,Ramanathan,AL., Tinti,S., Glavovic,B,C.,Green,D,R.,Han.,Z.,Agardy,T.S., 2008. Integrated Costal zone Management-The Global Chaleenge. Research Publishing.

Craig S,Campbell., Ogden,H,M, 1999. Constructed Wetlands in the Sustainable Landscape. John Wiley&Sons,Inc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lessons will be provided with presentations by the coordinator. A n interactive method will be used for the discussion of issues with students. Students will contribute to presentations in selected topics. Also their acquired knowledge from different sources, books, and web pages will be assessed with homeworks and tests.At the end of the course students will be given course notes.Wetlands and other coastal areas will be examined with a technical trip.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 +ASG * 0.20 +FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Mid term examination %30
Assigment %20
Final term examination %50

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Güzel YÜCEL-GIER

Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology
Haydar Aliyev Bld. No: 100 35340 Inciralti- Izmir/TURKEY
Phone: +90 232 278 65 15-278 65 25/140
Faks: +90 232 278 5082
e-mail: yucel.gier@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

From Monday to Wednesday 13:00-15:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 11 2 22
Field work 1 12 12
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 2 24
Preparing assignments 2 10 20
Midterm 1 3 3
Final 1 3 3
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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