COURSE UNIT TITLE

: THE CYTOLOGY OF MARINE PLANTS

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
CDK 5014 THE CYTOLOGY OF MARINE PLANTS ELECTIVE 2 0 0 7

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR BARIŞ AKÇALI

Offered to

Course Objective

Marine algae are classified in various groups because of their containing pigment substances (chlorophyll, carotenoids, etc.). When various algae groups compared, there are many differences in terms of cytological, morphological, biochemical characteristics, reproduction properties and life cycles. The cytological and biochemical characters are more important than morphological and reproduction properties in marine plants. Cytological features are the base of the classification. The aim of this lecture is to learn basics of the classification and identification of marine algae.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To learn the fundemental components of classification of marine algae.
2   To constitute a background for marine algae taxonomy.
3   To get a knowledge about research methods and equipments for cytological studies on marine algae.
4   To define the concepts of reproduction and growth in marine algae and establish the relations between them.
5   To get a basic knowledge about bioecological features and the role in ecosystem of marine algae.
6   To get a knowledge about cytological features and functions of marine algae.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 What are marine algae What is the difference between terrestrial and marine plants The different cytological features between marine and terrestrial plants will be explained. The physiological characteristics about the marine algae is going to be explained.
2 The cytological features of Marine algae The cell organelles (cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, flagella, chloroplast, pyrenoid, vacuol) is going to be explained in marine algae.
3 Cell Organelles Cell organelles are going to be explained with illustrations.
4 Cell Organelles (continue) Cell organelles are going to be explained with illustrations.
5 Cell Organelles (continue) Cell organelles are going to be explained with illustrations.
6 Cell Organelles (continue) Cell organelles are going to be explained with illustrations.
7 Research subjects Presantations The research subjects are going to be presented.
8 Motility Organelles Some algae in various groups has motility organelles called flagella. The place and morphology of this flagella could be different in different algae groups.
9 Plastids Plastids are very important features in photosynthesis. They are cytoplasmic organelles that can only be found in eukaryotic plants which includes chlorophyll and other pigments.
10 Pyrenoids and vacuols The functions and places of pyrenoids and vacuols in cell is going to be explained.
11 The biochemical features of Marine Algae What are the pigments and storage substances and their functions in marine algae
12 Cell Growth and division The growth and division forms in marine algae are going to be explained with the illustrations.
13 Introduction to the taxonomy of marine algae The main marine plant groups and their main characteristics.
14 The classification of marine algae The features of the main marine algae groups.

Recomended or Required Reading

CIRIK Ş., CIRIK S., 2011. Su Bitkileri I (Deniz Bitkilerinin Biyolojisi ekolojisi Yetiştirme Teknikleri).
LOBBAN S. C., HARRISON J. P. 2000. Seaweed Ecology and Physiology. Cambridge press.
DAWSON Y. E., 1966. Marine Botany. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.
LEE E. R., 2008. Phycology. Cambridge University Press.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The theorical lessons is going to explained with digital presantations and various illustrations.
The presesantation duties which is given to the students is going to develop research activities.

Assessment Methods

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


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

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The research subjects are going to be given to the students at the beginning of term. After that every student is going to prepare a report about his/her subject, share with other students and make a presantation. At the end of the term the final exam will be carried out which includes the lessons and the research reports of each student.

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Dr. Barış AKÇALI
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Deniz Bilimleri ve Teknolojisi Enstitüsü
Bakü Bulv. No:100 Inciraltı - Izmir /Türkiye
Tel:0232 278 55 65 /141 Faks:0232 278 50 82

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Preparing assignments 1 25 25
Reading 3 6 18
Final 1 2 2
Quiz etc. 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 163

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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