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Course Description Course Name : The Biology of Penaeid Shrimps Course Code : SY-507 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. METİN KUMLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows morphology of penaeid shrimps Understands their moulting mechanism Understands feeding and digestive system of these animals Knows how blood and respiration systems work in shrimps Understands their reproductive physiology Knows their life cycles and can comment about their response to environmental conditions Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this lecture is to provide detailed information on the biology of commercially important shrimp species. Course Contents : The lecture consist of the following aspects; morphology, taxonomy, zoogeography, physiology, blood and respiration systems, moulting and growth, digestive system and feeding, reproduction, life histories, food and feeding and behavioural responses to the environment of penaeid shrimps. Language of Instruction : Turkish+English Work Place : Faculty classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Morphology of Penaeid Shrimps Homework Presentation & Discussion 2 Moulting Cycle and Shell Morphology Homework Presentation & Discussion & Lab Practical 3 Digestive System Homework Presentation & Discussion 4 Blood Circulation and Respiration Systems Homework Presentation & Discussion 5 Metabolism Homework Presentation & Discussion 6 Osmotic and Ionic Regulations in Shrimp Homework Presentation & Discussion 7 Endocrine System Homework Presentation & Discussion 8 Reproduction 1 Homework Presentation & Discussion & Farm Work 9 Reproduction 2 Homework Presentation & Discussion & Farm Work 10 Mid-term Exam Homework Oral Exam 11 Growth Homework Presentation & Discussion 12 Life Cycle Homework Presentation & Discussion 13 Nutritional Physiology Homework Presentation & Discussion & Farm Work 14 Nutrition and Feeding Homework Presentation & Discussion 15 Behaviours Homework Presentation & Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Preperation for Exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  W. Dall, B. J. Hill, P.C. Rothlisberg, D.J. Sharples. 1990. The Biology of the Penaeidae (Advances in Marine Biology, 27). Academic Press, pp. 489.  LAB MANUAL, CULTURE OF PENAEID SHRIMP LARVAE/ TREECE AND YATES, 1993; 95pp. 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 6 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. 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. 3 5 Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 2 6 Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships 4 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 2 10 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 1 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 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. 2 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 6 3 18     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6