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  Course Description
Course Name : Fish Hematology

Course Code : SY-524

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (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 hematology
Knows blood tissue and structure of fish
Is able to compare the circulatory system in fish with other vertebrates
Knows blood forming organs and structure of organs
Knows routine hematological examinations in fish diseases

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : OPTIONAL COURSES
OPTIONAL COURSES

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Blood in fish, blood structure and functions, hematopoiesis and hematopoietic organs, the place of haematological parameters in fish disease diagnosis and examination of haematological parameters in fish.

Course Contents : Blood in fish, blood structure and functions, hematopoiesis and hematopoietic organs, the place of haematological parameters in fish disease diagnosis and examination of haematological parameters in fish. In fish diseases laboratory, the routine referenced implementation of haematological techniques and their assessment of recent studies on the subject made.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Laboratory, classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and importance of hematology Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures
2 Comparison of the circulatory system of fish and other vertebrates Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures
3 The definition, structure and physiology of hematopoesis in fish and other vertebrates Research of books, journals and articles Lectures, report presentation, group work
4 The tasks of blood in fish Research of books and journals on the subject section Lectures
5 Blood forming organs and structure Research of books, journals and articles Presentations, group work
6 Fish lymphatic system Research of books, journals and articles Presentations, group work
7 Mid term exam An overview of all the issues Written exam
8 The importance of hematology in fish diseases Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, report presentation, group work
9 Fish blood diseases Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, report presentation, group work
10 Routine hematological methods in fish diseases Interviews with experts on the subject, research of books and articles Presentations, group work
11 Fish blood collection techniques Interviews with experts on the subject, research of books and articles Presentations, group work
12 Laboratory equipment used in the major hematological examinations Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures
13 The main indicator hematological parameters used in the diagnosis of fish diseases, Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Lectures, report presentation, group work
14 Scan to date articles and journals on the subject Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Presentations, group work
15 The evaluation of manuscripts Research of Web page, books, journal and articles on the subject Presentations, group work
16/17 Final exam General overview Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Hawkins, R. I. Mawdesly-Thomas, E. L. 1972. Journal of Fish Biology. Published for the Fisheries Society of the British Isles by Academic Press London and New York.
  Cengizler, İ. 2006. Fish Diseases Lecture Book. Nobel bookstore. 133 p.
 Conroy, D. A.1972. Studies on the Haematology on the Atlandic Salmon (Salmo salar L.). Symp. zool. Soc. Lond. no:30, 101-127.
 Stollen, S.J., Fletcher, T.C., Rowley, A.F., Zelikoff, J.T., Kaattari, S.L., Smith, S.A., 1994. Techniques in Fish Immunology-3. SOS Publications. Virginia–Maryland Regional Collage of Veterinary Medicine Virginia Tech. U.S.A
 Schreck, C. B., Moyle, P. B. 1990. metohsfor fish biology. Oregon coomperative fishery research unit u.s. Fish and wildlife service oregon state university.
  Amlacher, E., 1986. Textbook of fish diseases.TFH publication
 Roberts, R.J. 1978. Fish pathology. Bailliere Tindall London.
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. 4
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. 3
5 Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 4
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 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 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. 3
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 3
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
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 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 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