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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Fish Nutrition Biochemistry

Course Code : SAİ-503

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ABDURRAHMAN POLAT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains the chemical structure of protein and amino acids which are important for fish nutrition
Explains the biochemical structure of lipid and fatty acids which are important for fish nutrition
Explains the chemical structure of carbohydrates which are important for fish nutrition
Describes gliconeogenesis in fish

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YLSAİ-201 Specialization Field

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teaching chemical structure and metabolism of protein, amino acid, lipid, fatty acids which are important for fish nutrition

Course Contents : Biochemical description of protein, lipid, carbohydrate, amino acids and fatty acids, the importance of amino acid, fatty acid, omega 3 fatty acids, recent studies and their evaluations

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom of Faculty of Fisheries, University of Çukurova


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction Reading the related information on course Lecture, visual demonstration
2 Chemical structure of protein and amino acids which are important for fish nutrition Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
3 Chemical structure of protein and amino acids which are important for fish nutrition and their evaluation Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
4 Chemical structure of lipid and fatty acids which are important for fish nutrition, homework Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
5 Chemical structure of lipid and fatty acids which are important for fish nutrition and their evaluation Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
6 Essential fatty acids in fish nutrition Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
7 Carbohydrates in fish nutrition Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
8 Midterm exam Preparation for midterm exam written exam
9 Metabolism of some carbohydrates in fish and their importance in fish nutrition Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
10 The importance of gliconeogenesis Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
11 Recent research carried out on this subject Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Lecture, visual demonstration
12 General discussion on homework topics Studying homework topics Lecture, visual demonstration
13 General discussion on homework and evaluation Studying homework topics Brainstorm
14 General discussion on homeworks and evaluation Studying homework topics Brainstorm
15 General Evaluation Reading the lecture notes and related scientific information Brainstorm
16/17 Final exam Studying for final exam Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  De Silva, S.S., Anderson, T.A., Fish Nutrition in Aquaculture
 Potter, N.N., Hotchkiss, J.H., 1997. Food Science
 Voet, D.,Voet, J.G., 1990. Biochemistry
 McDonald, P., Edwards, R.A., Greenhalgh, J.F.D., 1988. Animal Nutrition.
 Lehninger, A.L., Nelson, D.L., Cox, M.M., Principles of Biochemistry
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 5 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 Deepens and improves the information based on university education up to expertise level in Fishing and Seafood Processing Technology 4
2 Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships 5
3 Comprehends interdisciplinary relationships between theoretical and applied information of their expertise to synthesize and to produce new information 3
4 Solves problems by using problem-solving and suitable methods, establishes cause and effect relationships in the process in his/her expertise. 3
5 Is able to carry out an independent study related to fishing and seafood processing technology and assesses the results of work. 1
6 Improves skills for independent study in their area of expertise, determinates unpredictable problems and produces methods of solutions 3
7 Accesses literature in their area of expertise and assesses knowledge and skill critically and leads to training. 2
8 Develops a positive attitude towards life long learning. 5
9 Prepares written and visual presentations with technological devices in their area of expertise 3
10 Examines and develops social relations and norms critically and changes all if necessary 0
11 Communicates both in written and verbal in one foreign language 0
12 Uses computer and communication technologies effectively for their expertise area. 2
13 Collects, assesses and publishes data related to their expertise area, cares publical, scientifical, cultural and ethicals values during data collection. 4
14 Develops strategy, politics and application plan in relation to expertise area and assesses the results obtained within the scope of quality process 3
15 Applies interdisciplinary studies with assimilated knowledge and skills for solving problem 0
* 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) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 12 60
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 142
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68
ECTS Credit: 6