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  Course Description
Course Name : Molecular techniques in fish parasitology
Course Code : SY-554
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 : Able to define the terms used in molecular techniques
Able to define the usage of molecular techniques in parasitology
Able to define the protocols of the molecular techniques
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 define the molecular techniques used in fish parasitology
Course Contents : Definition of molecular techniques and the terms, usage of molecular techniques in fish parasitology, and the protocols of some molecular techniques
Language of Instruction : Turkish
Work Place : Classes of the 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 of the terms used in molecular techniques Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
2 Definition of the fields using molecular techniques and importance Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
3 Molecular techniques and fish parasitology Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
4 Equipments used during molecular techniques Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
5 Definition of the molecular techniques used in parasitology Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
6 Definition of the molecular techniques used in parasitology Part 2. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
7 Definition of the molecular techniques used in parasitology Part 3. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
8 Mid-term exam Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework oral exam
9 Molecular techniques used in the detection of fish blood parasites Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
10 Molecular diagnosis of some fish protozoan parasites Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
11 Molecular techniques and taxonomy Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
12 Diseases requiring application of DNA-based technologies Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
13 Importance of rapid detection of diseases Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
14 Standardısatıon and valıdatıon of molecular dıagnostıc technıques for aquatıc anımals Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
15 Summary of all chapters 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)  John E. Hyde. Protocols in Molceular Parasitology
 Kurt Buchman. An introduction to fish parasitological methods : Classical and molecular techniques
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 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 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 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. 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 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