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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Fish Parasitology Course Code : SY-501 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. İBRAHİM CENGİZLER Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has knowledge about symbiotic lifestyles and the concept of parasitism Is able to parasite examination on economic fish species, Has knowledge about diagnosis of parasites in freshwater and marine fish. Classifies fish parasites and examines the phylogenetic studies. Has knowledge about the pathological effects of parasites on fish Learns entreating parasites of economic fish species Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To give basic information about the symbiotic lifestyles encountered in the world, to have knowledge on the concepts of parasitism. To learn about biology, treatment methods, systematic and phylogeny of parasites of economic fish species encountered in our country and around the world. Course Contents : The concept of parasitism; host-parasite relationship; common ecto and endo parasites on freshwater and marine fishes in our country; epidemiological rules and biology of parasites; determine species of parasites; methods for treatment. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Symbiotic lifestyles, the concept of parasitism and the relationship between host-parasite Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 2 The harmful effects of parasites on fish Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 3 Parasite examination, detection methods Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 4 The use of key for diagnosis,research diagnostic feature Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 5 Occurrence of marine fish protozoan parasites that live in the world and in our country, and biology of these parasites Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 6 Occurrence of marine fish protozoan parasites that live in the world and in our country, and biology of these parasites Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 7 Occurrence of marine fish metazoan parasites that live in the world and in our country, and biology of these parasites Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 8 Occurrence of marine fish metazoan parasites that live in the world and in our country, and biology of these parasites Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 9 Mid-term exam Study on releated section in lecture notes Written Examination,Oral Presentation 10 Taxonomy and phylogeny on fish parasitology Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 11 Taxonomy and phylogeny on fish parasitology Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 12 Pathological change caused by parasites in fish Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 13 Treatment methods used in parasitology Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 14 Biological methods used to struggle against parasites Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 15 Molecular methods used in diagnosis of parasite Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture notes Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 16/17 Final Examination Study on releated section in lecture notes Written Examination,Oral Presentation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Key to Parasıtes of Freshwater Fısh of the U.S.S.R, 1964  Lecture Notes, Prof. Dr. İbrahim CENGİZLER, 2007  Parasıtes of Freshwater Fısh, 1964  Keys and Papers on Fısh Parasıtes, 1981  Ekingen, G., 1975. Tatlı su balık Parazitleri. Fırat Üniversitesi Yüksek okulu Yayınları. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases, publisesh and presents the research results 4 2 Effectively communicates about the field of Aquaculture and Diseases by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. 3 3 Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. 4 4 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 5 5 Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 3 6 Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships 4 7 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases 5 8 Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and using the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases. 4 9 Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases 4 10 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 3 11 Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. 4 12 Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field 5 13 Has positive stance on the lifelong education and use it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 4 14 Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. 3 15 Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. 4 16 Uses the abilities and experiences in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 3 6     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 147 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88 ECTS Credit: 6