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  Course Description
Course Name : Raw Materials, Additives and Their Using in Fish Feeds

Course Code : SY-537

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. OĞUZ TAŞBOZAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the classification of raw fish feed materials
Explains the raw materials from animal origin
Explains the raw materials from vegetable origin
Describes the methods of production and processing of raw materials
Defines the additives in feeds

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YLSY-201 Special area course

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information on raw materials and additives and their using and properties in fish feeds. In accordance with the information obtained, interpretation of several examples about the using of these substances.

Course Contents : Characteristics of raw materials and additives and their using; protein, lipid and carbohydrate sources; animal and plant raw materials; the using of limits of additives; identify the suitable raw material source.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of Fisheries Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The basic concepts of raw materials Reading Lecture notes and articles Presentation, group discussion
2 Classification of raw materials Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
3 Raw materials from animal source Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
4 Raw materials from vegetable source Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
5 Protein sources in feeds Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
6 Lipid sources in feeds Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
7 Carbohydrate sources in feeds Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
8 Mid-term exam Reading Lecture notes and articles Oral exam
9 Selection of suitable raw materials according to the types of fish nutrition Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
10 Anti-nutritional factors in vegetable sources Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
11 Raw material producing and processing methods Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
12 Quality and analysis methods of raw material of feeds Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
13 Specific characteristics of the raw materials which are used intensively Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
14 Classification of additives which should be used in feeds Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
15 The using principles and determination of their limits Reading Lecture notes and articles Presentation, group discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading Lecture notes and articles Oral exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  John E. Halver, Ronald W. Hardy., 2002. Fish Nutrition -- Sena S. De Silva, 1998. Fish Nutrition in Aquaculture. -- National Research Council (NRC)., 1993. Nutrient Requirements of Fish.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 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 5
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. 5
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. 4
5 Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 5
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 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. 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 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. 5
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 4
* 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 2 24
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6