Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Aquaculture and Artificial Intelligence
Course Code: LVS240
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge and skills related to digital aquaculture systems, artificial intelligence applications, sensor technologies, data-driven production management, and smart fish health monitoring systems. This course aims to enhance students' understanding of innovative technologies used in modern aquaculture practices.

Course Content

This course covers digital transformation processes in aquaculture, artificial intelligence-supported production technologies, and data-driven management practices. Topics include sensor technologies, water quality monitoring systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and intelligent feeding systems.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Analyzes the fundamental principles of digital aquaculture systems.
2.Evaluates artificial intelligence applications used in aquaculture.
3.Interprets sensor technologies and data collection systems.
4.Evaluates water quality monitoring technologies in terms of sustainable production.
5.Analyzes artificial intelligence-supported feeding systems.
6.Evaluates digital fish health monitoring systems.
7.Explains the use of IoT and big data applications in aquaculture.
8.Discusses the contributions of digitalization to sustainable aquaculture.
9.Keeps up to date with current digital technologies.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Smart Aquaculture Technologies
2.Artificial Intelligence Applications in Aquaculture
3.Fisheries and Aquaculture Engineering
4.FAO Digital Aquaculture Reports
5.Recent SCI-Indexed and International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Digital Aquaculture and the Concept of Digital Transformation
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Fundamental Principles of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Data Management and Record-Keeping Systems in Aquaculture
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Water Quality Sensors and Sensor Technologies
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
pH, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, and Automated Monitoring Systems
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Smart Feeding Systems and Automation Applications
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Image Processing Systems and Fish Behavior Analysis
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Monitoring of Fish Diseases and Early Warning Systems
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Internet of Things (IoT) Applications in Aquaculture
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Big Data Analytics and Production Optimization
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Technologies for Sustainable Aquaculture
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Examples of Digital Aquaculture Applications Around the World
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Aquaculture and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Türkiye
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
General Evaluation and Aquaculture Industry Analyses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment1001
Quiz1001
Midterm Examination1808
Final Examination1808
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026