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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Lobster and Crayfish Biology and Culture |
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| Course Code |
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SY-509 |
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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 and Spring (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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Knows species of farmed lobsters and crayfish species
Is aware of comparative biology of these crustaceans
Understands what type of culture systems can be used successfuly for each of these groups
Is aware of maturation, spawning, larval culture, nursery and grow-out techniques of these crustaceans
Understands which of these crustaceans can be cultured in our country at particular farming method
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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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To give information on biology and culture techniques of commercially important crayfish and lobsters (clawed and spiny) that are farmed commonly worldwide |
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| Course Contents |
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The biology (morphology, anatomy, reproduction, feeding, moulting, and growth) of economically important clawed and spiny lobsters, and also freshwater crayfish will be given comparatively. The culturing practices of these crustacean broodstock, larvae, juvenile and adults will also be presented. |
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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 |
İstakoz Yetiştiriciliğine Giriş |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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2 |
Lobster Morphology |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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3 |
Reproduction in Lobsters |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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4 |
Feeding of Lobsters |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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5 |
Moulting and Growth in Lobsters |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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6 |
Broodstock Management of Lobsters |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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7 |
Larvae Culture of Lobsters |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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8 |
Grow-out Methods in Lobsters |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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9 |
Midterm-Exam |
Preparation for the Exam |
Oral Exam |
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10 |
Introduction to Crayfish |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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11 |
Crayfish Morpholgy |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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12 |
Reproduction and Broodstock Management in Crayfish |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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13 |
Crayfish Farming in America |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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14 |
Crayfish Farming in Europe |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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15 |
Crayfish Farming in Australia |
Preparation for Homework |
Presentation & Discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation for The Exam |
Written Exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Phillips, B., Kittaka, J. 2000. Spiny Lobsters: Fisheries and Culture. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 704.
BIOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE POTENTIAL of the TROPICAL FRESH- WATER CRAYFISH CHERAX QUADRICARINATUS/ JONES, 1997, 130 pp
BIOLOGY OF THE LOBSTER HOMARUS AMERICANUS/ FACTOR, 1995; 528pp.
CRUSTACEAN FARMING, 2nd ed. /WICKENS & LEE, 2002; 445 pp.
FRESHWATER CRAYFISH AQUACULT. N. AMER, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA/ HUNER,1994, 312pp.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
14 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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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 |
2 |
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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. |
2 |
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3 |
Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. |
3 |
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4 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
3 |
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5 |
Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
4 |
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6 |
Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships |
3 |
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7 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases |
5 |
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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. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
2 |
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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 |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 138 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.52 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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