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  Course Description
Course Name : Broodstock management

Course Code : SY-519

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. MAHMUT ALİ GÖKÇE

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the gamete quality criteria
Assesses gamete quality of fish
Knows the effect and results of gamete storage
Compares the differences broodstock management methods of different species
Recognizes different biotechnological approaches
Explains the relationship between reproduction, feeding and environment
Analyzes the relationship between reproduction, hormonal and environmental manipulations

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Presentation of special topics on broodstock management, feeding, induction of reproduction, storage of gametes, biotechnological aproches at hatcheries of aquaculture

Course Contents : Sperm and egg quality, factors effecting sperm and egg quality, gamete storage, broodstock feeding, biotechnologycal approches in broodstock management, broodstock management of carp, trout, seabass and seabream and environmental and hormonal manuplations.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classrooms, research stations and laboratories of Fisheries faculty.


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Fish reproduction and aquaculture Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
2 Results, resons, effects and conditions of gamet storage . Book chapters, recent articles and homework Presentation and discussion
3 Sperm quality and factors effecting sperm quality Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
4 Egg quality and factors effecting egg quality Book chapters, recent articles and homework Presentation and discussion
5 Broodstock feeding Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
6 Origine and functions of egg lipids Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
7 Realationships between broodstock and stress Book chapters, recent articles and homework Presentation and discussion
8 Midterm exam Written exam
9 Biotechnological approaches on broodstock management Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
10 Microbial environment and sperm quality Book chapters, recent articles and homework Presentation and discussion
11 Environmental and hormonal manuplations Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
12 Broodstock management in sea bass Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
13 Broodstock management in sea bream Book chapters, recent articles and homework Presentation and discussion
14 Broodstock management in carp and tilapia Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
15 Broodstock management in trout Book chapters and recent articles Presentation and discussion
16/17 Final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Brood stock management agg and larval quality, Niall R. Bromage and Ronald J. Roberts,
 Fish breeding - Metin Timur - Aygül Ekici
 recent articles related to the subjct
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50
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 2
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
3 Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. 2
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 4
7 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases 4
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. 3
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. 2
12 Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field 5
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
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
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. 2
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 8 40
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6