Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fisheries Products
Course Code: OT121
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Fundamental principles of aquaculture; the status of aquaculture in Türkiye and worldwide; major cultured species (European sea bass, gilthead sea bream, and rainbow trout); aquaculture production systems; water quality; fish nutrition and feeding; broodstock management; reproduction and hatchery practices; juvenile rearing; growth and stock management; fish diseases and biosecurity; harvesting and transportation; fish welfare; farm management; record keeping; sustainable aquaculture practices; and current technologies in aquaculture.

Course Content

This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge and practical understanding of aquaculture. The course focuses on the farming of economically important species in Türkiye, particularly European sea bass, gilthead sea bream, and rainbow trout. Topics include aquaculture production systems, water quality management, fish nutrition, reproduction, hatchery management, disease control, biosecurity, harvesting, and farm management. Sustainable production practices and current aquaculture technologies are also discussed to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills required for aquaculture production.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to apply seafood pretreatments
2.Ability to store and transport aquatic products
3.To be able to distinguish seafood processing technologies
4.To be able to distinguish seafood processing technologies
5.To be able to distinguish seafood processing technologies
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Emre, Y. and Kürüm, V. (2007). Fish Farming Techniques in Ponds and Cages. Nobel Publishing, Ankara.
2.Lucas, J. S., Southgate, P. C., & Tucker, C. S. (2019). Aquaculture: Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants (3rd ed.).
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to aquaculture, status and importance of aquaculture in Türkiye
Week 2 - Theoretical
Biological characteristics and farming potential of sea bass, sea bream and rainbow trout
Week 3 - Theoretical
Farming systems for sea bass, sea bream and rainbow trout
Week 4 - Theoretical
Water quality and its importance in aquaculture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Fish nutrition and feeding management
Week 6 - Theoretical
Broodstock selection and reproductive management
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hatchery management, egg, larval and juvenile production
Week 8 - Theoretical
Growth performance and stock management
Week 9 - Theoretical
Diseases and biosecurity in sea bass, sea bream and rainbow trout farming
Week 10 - Theoretical
Environmental management and sustainable aquaculture
Week 11 - Theoretical
Harvesting techniques, live fish transportation and fish welfare
Week 12 - Theoretical
Record keeping and economic evaluation in aquaculture farms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Current developments in sea bass, sea bream and rainbow trout farming in Türkiye
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation of aquaculture and case studies
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory201428
Assignment1426
Presentation 1325
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)48
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026