Çevre Bilimleri: Recent submissions

  • Sorption of copper, zinc and nickel by selected soils 
    Geyik, Ayşe Gül. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmetal Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    The objective of this study was to interprete the interaction of copper, zinc and nickel with soils of varing composition. Soils were taken from different regions. Soil 1 was from Marmara region, soil 2 and soil 3 were ...
  • Sorption of tetracycline antibiotics on natural and modified zeolite 
    Şalcıoğlu, Aslı Şükriye. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    Antibiotics found in different compartments of environment are classified as emerging pollutants. Animal farming and aquaculture facilities are two potential sources for antibiotic pollution in the environment. In this ...
  • 16S rDNA analysis of microbial communities in anoxic marine sediments of the Marmara Sea 
    Sezgin, Aslı. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    The sediments of the Marmara Sea are of importance since they are believed to have been a rather sensitive recorder of climatic, biological and chemical changes and water-mass movements in the region. In this ...
  • The relationship between near-space indices and weather conditions in İstanbul 
    Pekmezci, R. Gül Sevin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    The main subject occupying the scientists’ mind recently is the very reason of climate change. This question has to be immediately answered, because that change treats the existence of life on the Earth. Equal to the ...
  • 16S rDNA analysis of microbial communities in a highly polluted region of the Marmara Sea 
    Türker, Gökhan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2007., 2007.)
    The Marmara Sea is a small (size 70 x 250 km) intercontinental basin connecting Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea. The population of Marmara region reaches to 25 million and therefore there is large number of domestic and ...
  • Environmental risk and insurance: with special reference to the EU environmental liability directive 
    Ceylantepe, Tolga. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    The thesis deals with the relation and interaction between environmental pollution and insurance. In our days, the adverse impact of industrial activities on human health, personal properties, natural resources and ...
  • The effects of sewage discharges on shallow hard substrate macrozoobenthic communities in the Bosphorus 
    Kalkan, Evrim. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    In order to determine the pollution effects of sewage discharges on the benthic communities, shallow water hard bottom macrozoobenthic communities were examined along the coasts of the Bosphorus Strait. Samples were collected ...
  • Efficiency of wastewater treatment by land disposal and its effects on crop productivity 
    Üstün, Beyza. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1985., 1985.)
    Land application of wastewater is one of the oldest methods used for treatment and disposal of wastes.The main advantages of this technique are the low initial and maintenance costs involved,high Nutrieht recyle capacity, ...
  • Analysis of archaeal community dynamics in full-scale anaerobic reactors using fluorescent in situ hybridization 
    Kestelli, Sair Sinan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    In order to benefit from great potential of anaerobic reactors in terms of achieving high Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) removal efficiencies (> %90), careful operation and control monitoring the conventional parameters such ...
  • Enhancement of azo dye decolarization by Dunaliella tertiolecta with conventional carbon sources 
    Akbaş, Mehtap Kanyılmaz. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    In this study, the decolorization of Dye Bath (DB), and the three hydrolyzed dyes, namely Reactive Black 5 (RB-5), Reactive Orange 69 (RO-69) and Reactive Yellow 37 (RY-37) by marine microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta, in ...
  • Local agenda 21 for Bozcaada, Turkey with target 100% renewable energy and eco-labeling perspective 
    Önal, Nilüfer Selen. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    Local Agenda 21, followed by many local authorities around the world, aims to reach a mutual goal of sustainable development (with its economic, social, and environmental dimensions) within the destination location. Thus, ...
  • Operational and kinetic parameters of ultrasonic disinfection 
    Çevikus, Ayça. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    Ultrasonic pressure waves are powerful means of destroying organic matterand pathogenic organisms in polluted water bodies. The potential is due to "cavitation phenomenon", which consists of the formation, growth and ...
  • Heavy metal determination in roadside soils and highway dust from the major highways of İstanbul 
    Güney, Mert. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2006., 2006.)
    Overland transportation is the most widespread solution to the conveyance of humansand goods. However, many environmental issues and problems are being developed as aresult of these activities and have to be seriously ...
  • Application of the characterisitc root index model tothe estimation of physico-chemical and biological properties of selected endocrine disrupting chemicals 
    Özkul, Mustafa. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2005., 2005.)
    Quantitative structure-property relationship (QSPR) models based on two differentsets of parameters have been developed for water solubility (S), n-octanol/water partitioncoefficient (KOW), and Henry̕s Law Constant (H) of ...
  • Application of membrane processes for whey treatment 
    Yorgun, Muharrem Soner. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2005., 2005.)
    Whey is a by-product of cheese manufacturing process containing significant amounts ofprotein and lactose. Treatment of whey has been a big problem due to its high organic loadwith an approximate chemical oxygen demand of ...
  • The molecular phylogenetic analysis of selected Galanthus species from Northwest Turkey 
    Çelen, Zeynep. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2005., 2005.)
    The molecular phylogenetic relationship of the Galanthus taxa found in Northwest Turkeywas investigated. Galanthus plicatus subsp. byzantinus, Galanthus nivalis and theirpotential hybrid Galanthus xvalentinei nothosubsp. ...
  • An interdisciplinary educational program on population growth using drama as a tool 
    Alibeyoğlu, Meltem Ceylan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute Environmental Sciences, 2005., 2005.)
    After the Industrial Revolution in eighteenth century, the gap between human and nature became more visible than the past. Unfortunately, technological and economical developments do not seem as right tools in solving ...
  • Scale effect of modelling on biogas generation 
    Çukurova, Recep. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1984., 1984.)
    Anaerobic decomposition of manure i s an outstanding alternative energy source, appropriate for most developing countries. Several studies related to this subject were conducted so far, however, the effect of the size of ...
  • Critical evaluation of environmental social sciences program in Turkey 
    Bayrı, Semra. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2005., 2005.)
    Environmental engineering and environmental sciences education is a recentconcept in the universities present in Turkey and as well as in the universities of the world. The most significant reason of giving priority to the ...
  • Heavy metals in sediments of the Black Sea 
    Aktürk, Mine. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2005., 2005.)
    The Black Sea is a semi-enclosed marine basin in the north of Turkey. It is almost in astate of isolation, if we exclude the connection to Mediterranean through the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Due to its unique ...