| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Pigmentation in Aquatic Organisms |
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| Course Code |
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SY-513 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. MAHMUT YANAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows and explains the types of pigments and carotenoids
Prepares the diets of trout, shrimp, red porgy and goldfish for pigmentation of fish
Provides the pigmentation of fish using naturel pigment resources in organic aquculture
Solves the color problem of fish in commercial fish farms
Performs the extraction and analysis of carotenoids
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The main aim of this lecture is to teach students about the types of pigment, carotenoid pigments and their metabolism in fish; the use of carotenoids in aquculture for pigmentation of fish. |
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| Course Contents |
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Pigment types; definition of carotenoid pigments and their metabolism in fish; effect of carotenoids on pigmentation of primarily fish, shrimp, crab and other aquatic organisms; plant and animal carotenoid resources and their use in aquaculture; environmental factors in pigmentation and their optimization, biological functions of carotenoids and their effects on human health. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of fisheries faculty and laboratories of aquaculture departmant |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Giving an summary information about whole lesson |
student comes with the lecture notes |
lecture |
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2 |
General information about pigmentation of organisms and fish |
reading the lecture notes |
lecture |
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3 |
Classification and general properties of pigments |
Reading the lecture notes |
Lecture, demostration |
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4 |
Chemical structure and metabolism of carotenoids |
Reading the lecture notes |
Lecture, discussion, demostration |
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5 |
Use of carotenoyids as colorant in aquaculture |
Reading the lecture notes and literature recommended |
Lecture, discussion, |
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6 |
Pigmentation in trout and use of carotenoids |
Reading the lecture notes and literature recommended |
Lecture, discussion |
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7 |
Pigmentation in goldfish and use of carotenoids |
Browsing articles on web and preparation for homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exam, discussion of answers of quaestions |
studying for the midterm exam |
oral exam, discussion |
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9 |
Midterm exam, discussion of answers of quaestions |
studying for the midterm exam |
oral exam, discussion |
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10 |
Carotenoids accumulation in the tissues |
browsing articles on web and preparation for homework |
lecture, discussion |
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11 |
Biological functions of carotenoids |
Browsing articles on web and preparation for homework |
Lecture, discussion |
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12 |
Synthetic and natural carotenoyid sources |
Browsing article on web and preparation for homework. |
Lecture, discussion, demostration |
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13 |
Providing natural coloration of organic aquaculture and extraction and analysis of carotenoids in tissue |
Browsing article on web and preparation for homework. |
Lecture, discussion |
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14 |
Evaluation and discussion of homework |
Preparation for homework |
Discussion |
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15 |
Evaluation and discussion of homework |
Preparation for homework |
Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Studying for the final exam |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases, publisesh and presents the research results |
3 |
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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 |
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3 |
Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. |
1 |
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4 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
2 |
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5 |
Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
5 |
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6 |
Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships |
2 |
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7 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases |
4 |
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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. |
2 |
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9 |
Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
4 |
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10 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
4 |
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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 |
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12 |
Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field |
5 |
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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 |
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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. |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
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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). |
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