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Course Name : STRES PHYSIOLOGY IN FISH

Course Code : SY-529

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. AYSEL AZİZOĞLU ŞAHAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows the definition and importance of stress
Recognizes stress in living organisms
Is aware of the symptoms and causes of stress in fish
Knows definitions and parameters of indicators of stress in fish
Determinates the parameters of stress indicator and examination of stress in fish

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : OPTIONAL COURSES

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : On fish, the aquatic environment, mixing heavy metals, pesticides, toxicity caused by various pollutants, such as industrial and domestic wastes and determined interactions with hypoxia.

Course Contents : In fish stres, the formation mechanism of stres and sources of stres. Immunological, endocrinological and hematologicaldetermine the level of stres and determination of parameters stres indicator. Morphologically and physiologically different types stres factor in the face the examination of the various responses of fish. Evaluation of studies done on the subject in recent years.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Laboratory, classroom, area


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and importance of stress Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures
2 Stress in living organisms Research of books, journals and articles Lectures
3 The importance of stress in fish Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures
4 The definition of the major stressors in fish Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures, report presentation, group work
5 The effects of stressors on fish Research of books, journals and articles Lectures, report presentation, group work
6 Symptoms and causes of stress in fish Research of books, journals and articles Lectures, report presentation, group work
7 Mid term exam An overview of all the issues Written exam
8 The role of stress in fish diseases Research of books, journals and articles Lectures
9 Definitions of parameters and indicators of stress in fish Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, presentation
10 General reactions to stress factors in which the fish Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, presentation
11 The inspection of main stress in fish, laboratory techniques and detection of stress indicator parameters Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures, group work
12 The methods of determine the level of stress Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures, group work
13 The effects of stress factors on digestive, endocrine, behavioral physiology in fish. Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, group work
14 The effects of stress factors on respiratory, urinary , reproductive physiology in fish Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, group work
15 Adaptations to stress conditions of the fish Research of books, journals and articles Lectures, presentation
16/17 Final exam General overview Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Candan, A., Karataş, S.2010. Fish Health. Kalmak Press. Istanbul.
 Cengizler, İ. 2006. Fish diseases lecture book. Nobel bookstore. 133 p.
 Arda, M., Seçer, S., Sarıeyyüpoğlu, M. 2005. Fish diseases . Medisan. Ankara.29-67p.
 Timur, G., Timur, M. 2003. Fish diseases . University of İstanbul Faculty of Fisheries
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 4 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 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. 5
3 Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. 4
4 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 4
5 Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 3
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. 4
9 Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases 4
10 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 3
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. 5
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 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. 5
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 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) 6 12 72
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 8 32
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6