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  Course Description
Course Name : Digestive physiology in Fish

Course Code : SY-532

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ORHAN TUFAN EROLDOĞAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Assesses basic digestive mechanisms
Analyzes digestive system and body composition interaction
Associates lipid and protein digestion

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of the course is to provide student a general information on feed types and ingredients for finfish diets, to extend their knowledge on feeding behaviour related with digestive physiology, to add information about lipid and protein digestibility.

Course Contents : Basic digestive system; Digestive system in fresh and sea water fish; Feed types (vegetable and animal based) and digestive system interaction; larval digestive; digestive systems and body composition; Lipid and protein metabolism in digestive system; digestive system and fatty acid metabolism; protein synthesis and digestibility studies.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Class and Lab


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic digestive physiology; fresh water and sea water species digestive system I Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations
2 Basic digestive physiology; fresh water and sea water species digestive system I Book chapters, latest articles and home work Power point presentations
3 Vegetable and animal raw materials and their digestibility I/article reading Course notes and presentations Power point presentations and articles
4 Vegetable and animal raw materials and their digestibility II/article reading Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
5 Larval Digestion I Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
6 Larval Digestion I / article reading Course notes and presentations Power point presentations and group discusion
7 Digestive system and metabolis interaction I Course notes and presentations Power point presentations and group discusion
8 Exam Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
9 Digestive system and metabolis interaction I / article reading Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations
10 Digestive system and body composition effects / recent articles reading Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
11 Digestive system: lipit and protein metabolism I Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
12 Digestive system: lipit and protein metabolism II /recent articles reading Course notes and presentations Power point presentations and group discusion
13 Digestive system and fatty acid metabolism I Course notes and presentations Power point presentations
14 Digestive system and fatty acid metabolism II /recent articles reading Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
15 Digestive system and protein metabolism II /recent articles reading Book chapters and latest articles Power point presentations and group discusion
16/17 Final exam Book chapters and latest articles, course notes and presentations Power point presentations and group discusion


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  The Physiology of Fishes, 2006, CRC, Taylor & Francis
 Digestive physiology of Teleost, 1989, Vol: 1, Academic Press
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 60
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 5
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. 2
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 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 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 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 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 3
* 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) 8 7 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 7 28
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload: 153
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.12
ECTS Credit: 6