| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Principles of Aquaculture |
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| Course Code |
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SY-505 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. METİN KUMLU
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Is aware of national and global aquaculture industry
Knows aquaculture systems
Gains knowledge about the species under culture
Water resources used in aquaculture are well known in detail
Students are able to understand water quality parameters and how to interfere with them when necessary
Students are aware of general reproduction and feeding strategies
Harvesting methods are fully known
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aims of this lecture are to give basic information about the current aquaculture practices and other subjects necessary to perform any kind of aquaculture activity. |
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| Course Contents |
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The lecture will address the issues such as pond construction and water supply, water sources and systems, water quality and its maintenance in the pond ecosystem, fertilisation, aeration, reproduction and feeding strategies of various shrimp and fish species, and harvesting methodologies |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish+English |
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| Work Place |
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Faculty classrooms |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Past, Present and Future of Aquaculture Sector |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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2 |
Species Under Culture 1 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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3 |
Species Under Culture 2 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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4 |
Water Resources and Systems 1 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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5 |
Water Resources and Systems 2 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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6 |
Water Parameters Affected by Aquaculture Activities |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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7 |
Impovement of Water Quality 1 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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8 |
Impovement of Water Quality 2 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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9 |
Feeds and Feeding 1 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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10 |
Feeds and Feeding 2 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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11 |
Mid-term Exam |
Preparation for Exam |
Oral Exam |
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12 |
Reproduction 1 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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13 |
Reproduction 2 |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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14 |
Harvesting Methods |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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15 |
Fish Transportation |
Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation for Exam |
Written Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases, publisesh and presents the research results |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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3 |
Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. |
2 |
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4 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
2 |
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5 |
Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
5 |
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6 |
Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships |
4 |
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7 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases |
4 |
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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 |
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9 |
Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
5 |
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10 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
2 |
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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. |
3 |
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12 |
Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field |
3 |
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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 |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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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 |
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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). |
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