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Course Description Course Name : Freshwater Prawn Farming Course Code : SY-508 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 : Is aware of freshwater prawn species and their culture potential Knows about biology of freshwater prawns Understand about their culturing techniques Knowhow they are matured and spawned Knowledgable about larval and post-larval culture techniques Comments about how these aquatic animals must be grown in grow-out systems in earthen ponds Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The purpose of this lecture is to address all phases of aquaculture of freshwater prawn and discuss its suitability for farming under sub-tropical conditions of our country Course Contents : All phases of freshwater shrimp farming including reproduction, broodstock management, larval culture, larval feeds, nursery culture, preparation of on-growing ponds, fertilisation, grow-out systems, feeds and feeding, and harvesting methods will be presented in this lecture. 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 Introduction to Freshwater Shrimp Farming Homework Presentation & Discussion 2 Biology of Freshwater Shrimps Homework Presentation & Discussion 3 Site Selection Homework Presentation & Discussion 4 Broodstock Management Homework Presentation & Discussion 5 Larval Culture in Hatcheries Homework Presentation & Discussion 6 Post-larval Culture Homework Presentation & Discussion 7 Grow-out Systems Homework Presentation & Discussion 8 Design and Management of Ponds Homework Presentation & Discussion 9 Management of Pond Water Quality Homework Presentation & Discussion 10 Mid-term Exam Preparation for Exam Oral Exam 11 Feeds and Feeding 1 Homework Presentation & Discussion 12 Feeds and Feeding 1 Homework Presentation & Discussion 13 Harvesting Homework Presentation & Discussion 14 Marketing Homework Presentation & Discussion 15 Shrimp Transportation Homework Presentation & Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Exam Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kumlu, M. 2000. Shrimp, Lobster and Mussel Farming. Çukurova Üniversitesi, Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Yayınları, No. 6. 305 s.  FAO. 2002. FARMING FRESHWATER PRAWNS: A manual for the culture of the giant river prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). FAO FISHERIES TECHNICAL PAPER 428. 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 14 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 3 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. 1 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 5 6 Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships 3 7 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases 3 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 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. 5 12 Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field 3 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. 3 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 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6