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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Fish Immunology |
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| Course Code |
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SY-523 |
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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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Asst.Prof.Dr. AYSEL AZİZOĞLU ŞAHAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the organization of the immune system in fish
Knows the immune system and the main elements of the immune system
Understands the state of unresponsiveness of fish immune
Learns about fish immunization
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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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OPTIONAL COURSES
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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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General immunology and fish immunology. Terminology and general concepts of immunology. Protection mechanisms against diseases in fish (injection, fish-pathogen interactions, the serological diagnosis of disease, hematological parameters, non-specific immunity, inflammation specific immunity). Immunity types and factors affecting the organs and cells of the immune system definition immünoglobülünler |
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| Course Contents |
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Immune system (definitions, immunological reactions), Anatomical organization of the fish immune system, immune response and the immune response samples in fish (to contaminants, and to stress against parasitic diseases, etc.). Fish immunization, immunization techniques, immunohistochemistry and immunoenzymatic techniques last research on the subject has been in the reviews. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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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 |
Introduction to immunology and general immunological definitions |
Research of books and journals on the subject section |
Lectures |
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2 |
The main elements of the immune system and the immune system |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Lectures |
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3 |
Basic immunological reactions |
Research of books and journals on the subject section |
Lectures |
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4 |
Fish immunology |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Lectures, report presentation, group work |
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5 |
Anatomical organization of the immune system in fish |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Lectures, report presentation, group work |
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6 |
Immune response in fish |
Research of books and journals on the subject section |
Lectures, report presentation, group work |
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7 |
Mid-term exam |
An overview of all the issues |
Written exam |
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8 |
Examples of immune response in fish |
Research of books and journals on the subject section |
Lectures, report presentation, group work |
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9 |
Fish immune unresponsiveness |
Research of books and journals on the subject section |
Lectures, group work |
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10 |
Fish immünization |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Lectures, group work |
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11 |
The technics of immünization in fish |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Presentations, group work |
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12 |
Immunostimulators |
Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject |
Presentations, group work |
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13 |
Immunostimulators used in fish |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Presentations, group work |
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14 |
Immunohistochemical techniques in fish |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Lectures, presentation |
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15 |
Immunoenzymatic techniques in fish |
Research of Books, journals and articles |
Lectures, presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
General overview |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Candan, A., Karataş, S.2010. Fish Health. Kalmak Ofset. Istanbul. 173-212 p.
Timur, G., Timur, M. 2003. Fish Diseases. University of İstanbul, Faculty of Fisheries.
Akan, E. 1992. General Microbiology and Immunology. University of Cukurova, Publishing of Faculty of Medicine No:16. 244-379 p.
Karaboz, İ. 1994. Immunology. Üniversity of Ege, Print jobs of Fakülty of Science, Bornova-İzmir. 1-87 p.
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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 |
4 |
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 |
4 |
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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. |
5 |
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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. |
5 |
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5 |
Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
2 |
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6 |
Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships |
2 |
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7 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases |
3 |
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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 |
2 |
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10 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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12 |
Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field |
4 |
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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. |
4 |
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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 |
4 |
| * 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 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
6 |
12 |
72 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
8 |
32 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 151 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 6.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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