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Course Description Course Name : Diagnostic Methods and Laboratory Techniques on Fish Diseases Course Code : SY-503 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 the general of fish diseases Learns the methods to determine the present bacterial diseases in fish Reviews the techniques used for survey ecto and endo parasites of fishes. Has knowledge about the application of microbiological techniques Has knowledge on histological techniques Has knowledge on using the molecular techniques on fish diseases Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main aim of this lecture is to teach students about the parasites, bacteria, viruses and fungi of cultured marine and freshwater fish, causing economic loses, in our country and the world, Besides, to give information about diagnostic methods with laboratory methods . Course Contents : Laboratory Techniques used in fish diseases,diagnostic methods used for fish disease; combined application of the clinical findings with laboratory studies for diagnosis; macroscopic examination for fish disease; autopsy technique. 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 A general view of the fish diseases Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 2 Diagnostic and laboratory methods used in fish diseases Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 3 Virological and diagnostic methods used in fish diseases Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 4 Survey ecto and endo parasites in fish Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 5 Detection methods of parasite Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 6 Introduction to the fish anatomy Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 7 Histological techniques Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 8 Microbiological studies Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 9 Mid-term Exam Study on releated section in lecture book Written Examination,Oral presentation 10 Field and laboratory studies for diagnosis of fish diseases Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 11 Estimation of the environmental parameter Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 12 A postmortem studies Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 13 Molecular techniques used in fish diseases Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 14 The importance of PCR and its usage Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 15 The importance of PCR and its usage Literature search, Study on releated section in lecture book Lecture, demonstration with conventional technique, internet and library databases. 16/17 Final Examination Study on releated section in lecture book 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. Cilt 1,2,3 ve 4, 1964  Keys of Fısh Parasites ,S. Monson, 1964  Robert, R.J., 1986. Handbook of trout and salmon diseases. Fishing new books Ltd.  Roberts, R.J.,1989. Fish Pathology.Bailliere Tindall. 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 3 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. 4 3 Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. 5 4 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 3 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. 3 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 5 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. 3 12 Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field 4 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 5 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. 4 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. 5 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 3 * 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