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  Course Description
Course Name : Species of fish parasitic copepods and their biology

Course Code : SY-548

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ARGUN AKİF ÖZAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Is able to define parasitism and related terms
Is able to define the general morphologies and the classification of the parasitic copepods
Is able to define the biology (feeding, reproduction, life cycle etc.) of the parasitic copepods
Is able to define the methods used in species identification

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

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

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Definition of fish parasitic copepods and teaching their biology

Course Contents : Classification of fish parasitic copepods, general morphology, impacts on fishes, biology (life cycle and reproduction) of parasitic copepods

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classes and Labs. of Faculty of Fisheries, University of Cukurova


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and classification of fish parasitic copepods Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
2 General morphology of parasitic copepods Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
3 General Biology of parasitic copepods (feeding, reproduction, life cycle etc.) Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
4 Parasitic copepod enfestations on marine fishes Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
5 Parasitic copepod enfestations on marine fishes Part 2. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
6 Parasitic copepod enfestations on fresh water fishes Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
7 Parasitic copepod enfestations 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 parasitic copepods from fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
10 Methods used in species identification of parasitic copepods. Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
11 Methods used in species identification of parasitic copepods fish parasites. Part 2. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
12 Usage of the parasitic copepod species identification books Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
13 Parasitic copepod examination on fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
14 Parasitic copepod examination on fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
15 Parasitic copepod examination on fishes Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework sözlü sınav


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  G.A.Boxshall and D. Defaye. Pathogens of wild and farmed fish : Sea lice
  Z. Kabata. Parasitic copepods of British fishes
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. 5
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 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 5
10 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 4
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 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. 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