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Course Description Course Name : Methods used on the species identification of some protozoan fish parasites Course Code : SY-551 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ARGUN AKİF ÖZAK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Is able to define protozoa and metazoa and the diffferences between them Is able to define the morphological charcteristics and the classification of protozoa Is able to define the life cycle of some protozoan parasites Is able to use the key to species identification books Is able to identify the species of some fish protozoan parasites Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YLSY-200 Special Area Course Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Able to identify the species of some protozoan fish parasites Course Contents : Definition of protozoa, differences between protozoa and metaoza, morphology and classification of protozoans,life cycle, methods used on species identification Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classes and labs. of Faculty of fisheries, Cukurova University   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of protozoa, differences between protozoa and metazoa, classification of protoza Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 2 General morphology of protozoa Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 3 General Biology of protozoan parasites (feeding, reproduction etc.) Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 4 Protozoan infections on marine fishes Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 5 Protozoan infections on marine fishes Part 2. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 6 Protozoan infections on fresh water fishes Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 7 Protozoan infections on fresh water fishes Part 2. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 8 Mid-term exam Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework oral exam 9 Isolation techniques of protozoan fish parasites from fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 10 Classical methods used in species identification of protozoan fish parasites Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 11 Molecular methods used in species identification of protozoan fish parasites Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 12 Usage of the protozoan fish parasite species identification books Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 13 Protozoan fish parasite examination on laboratory fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 14 Protozoan fish parasite examination on laboratory fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 15 Protozoan fish parasite examination on laboratory fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion 16/17 Final exam Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Oral exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  P.T.K. Woo (Editor) . Fish Diseases and Disorders (Protozoan and Metazoan Infections) 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 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. 4 3 Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. 3 4 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 2 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 5 7 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases 4 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. 5 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. 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 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