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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Fish Genetics |
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| Course Code |
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ST-544 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. MAKBULE YANGÜN BAYLAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Uses and correlates the genetics methods to increase prodictivity in fishing
Understands and relates genes, genotype and phenotype terms
Uses quantitative genetics, population genetics and transfer techniques to improve fish genotypes
Knows the structure and function of genetic materials
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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contribution for fish production be understanding bases principles of fish genetics |
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| Course Contents |
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Base principles of genetics (cell, chorosome, DNA and gene), qualitative phenotypes, quantitative phenotype, population genetics, defining population boundaries for fishery management, Marine and freshwater fish genetic resources, gene transfer in fisheries, genetic factors in fish productions. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classrooms of Ç.Ü. Faculty of Fisheries |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Base principles of genetics (cell, chorosome) |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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2 |
Base principles of genetics (DNA and genes) |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation, powerpoint presentation |
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3 |
qualitative phenotypes |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation-discussion |
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4 |
quantitative phenotype |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation-discussion |
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5 |
population genetics |
reading of lecture notes and resources, giving homeworks |
Oral Presentation, powerpoint presentation |
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6 |
population genetics |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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7 |
defining population boundaries for fishery management |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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8 |
term exam |
preparation for exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
genetic resources of Marine fish |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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10 |
genetic resources of freshwater fish |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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11 |
gene transfer technics |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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12 |
gene transfer technics using in fish |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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13 |
Transgenic fish |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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14 |
genetic factors in fish productions |
reading of lecture notes and resources, giving a presentation homeworks |
Oral Presentation and powerpoint presentation |
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15 |
genetic modifications in some fish |
reading of lecture notes and resources |
Oral Presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
preparation for final exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Mustafa S., 1999. Genetics in sustainable Fisheries Manageement. Fishing News Book, 224p
Lutz C.G., 2001. Pratical Genetics for Aquaculture. Blackwell Science, 235p.
Beaumont A.R. and Hoare K. 2003. Biotechnology and Genetics in Fisheries and Aquaculture. Blackwell Science, 158p
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
70 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
30 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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Comprehends interactions between Fisheries Basic Sciences and other disciplines. |
3 |
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3 |
Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. |
2 |
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4 |
Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and uses the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Fisheries Basic Science. |
4 |
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5 |
Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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6 |
Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
4 |
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7 |
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. |
2 |
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8 |
Determines the requirements for Fishery Basic Science education, reaches the resources, critically interpretes knowledge and skills and gains experience to direct the education. |
3 |
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9 |
Has positive stance on the lifelong education and uses it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. |
3 |
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10 |
Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Fisheries Basic Sciences, publishes and presents the research results, contributes to constitution of a public conscience in the field of interest. |
2 |
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11 |
Effectively communicates about the field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. |
3 |
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12 |
Follows up international publications and communicates with international collaborators by using language skills. |
4 |
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13 |
Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. |
3 |
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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 |
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15 |
Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Marine and Inland Water Biology and Fisheries Basic Sciences. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. |
4 |
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16 |
Uses the abilities and experiences 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). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
8 |
8 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
16 |
16 |
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Total Workload: | 146 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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