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  Course Description
Course Name : Design of Fish Nutrition Studies

Course Code : SY-536

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the main topics of fish feeding studies and its target
Differentiates appropriate feed and feed raw materials
Implements the techniques used during the establishment of the study
Explains the study methods
Explains the feeding studies which has been designed

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YLSY-200 Special Area Course

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To provide information on Fish feeding studies, the intended target, determine the type of the raw materials necessary for the preparation of appropriate feeds, feeding technique applied studies, feeding rate and the duration of the study.

Course Contents : The goal of fish nutrition studies, pre-preliminary studies befor the set up experiment, samples needed to be taken, analysis, editing of the study, chosing the appropriate feed, proper feeding technique, samples will be taken at the end of the research and their analysis, data interpretation and digestion studies.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom of Fisheries Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The objective of the fish nutrition studies Reading Lecture notes and articles Presentation and group discussion
2 Preliminary studies and determined targets in the researchs. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
3 Determinations to be made about the fish species and feed used in the studies. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
4 Set up the experiments Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
5 Samples to be taken at the beginning of research, planned analysis Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
6 Overall assessment of the determination of the research process. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
7 The points to be considered during the study period. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
8 Mid-term exam Reading Lecture notes and articles Oral exam
9 Determination of the feeding technique Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
10 Measurement, calculation and analysis should be done at the end of the research Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
11 Evaluation methods of the obtained data Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
12 The points to be considered of establishing digestibility trials Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
13 The preparation of digestibility feeds and selection of the most appropriate indicators Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
14 Establishment of digestibility trials. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation and group discussion
15 Determination of digestibility level in feeds, evaluation of data Reading Lecture notes and articles Presentation and group discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading Lecture notes and articles Oral exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  D. Houlihan, T. Boujard, M. Jobling., 2001. Food Intake in Fish.
 Sena S. De Silva, Trevor A. Andersen., 1998. Fish Nutrition in Aquaculture.
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 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. 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. 5
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 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. 5
9 Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases 5
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. 5
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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 3 36
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 156
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.24
ECTS Credit: 6