Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diseases of Fisheries
Course Code: VET414
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 1
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach students pathogenesis, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of the diseases

Course Content

Providing students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge about principle of fishery diseases (pathogenesis, diagnosis, findings and differential findings of diseases).

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Şule Yurdagül ÖZSOY
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to acquire aquatic enviromental
2.To be able to grasp the factors affecting quality of aqua
3.To be able to express fish morphology
4.To be able to interpret fish physiology
5.To be able to comprehend diagnosis and differential diagnosis of viral diseases of fish
6.To be able to comprehend diagnosis and differential diagnosis of bacterial diseases of fish
7.To be able to grasp diagnosis and differential diagnosis of parasitic diseases of fish
8.To be able to comprehend Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of micotic diseases of fish
9.To be able to describe neoplastic diseases of fish and morphologic findings of fish anomalies and their diagnosis and differential diagnosis
10.To be able to apply necropsi techniques of fish and collected sample.
11.Be able to review and evaluate literature and presentations critically
12.Demonstrate ability to cope with incomplete information, deal with contingencies, and adapt to change.
13.Demonstrate that they recognise personal and professional limits, and know how to seek professional advice, assistance and support when necessary
14.Collect, preserve and transport samples, select appropriate diagnostic tests, interpret and understand the limitations of the test results
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Roberts. J. R. (2001). Fish Patholgy. 1th ed. Bailliere Tindall. London.
2.P.T.K. Woo. D.W. Bruno. (1999). Fish Diseases and Disorders Volume 3,CABI Publishing,
3.Erer. H. 2002. Balık Hastalıkları 2. Baskı. Selçuk Üniversitesi Basımevi. Konya.
4.Arda. M., Seçer. S., Sarıeyyüboğlu. M. 2002. Balık Hastalıkları. Medisan Yayın Serisi. Ankara.
5.Hibiya T. (1982). An Atlas of Fish Histology Normal and Pathologycal Features. Kodansha Ltd. Tokyo.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Biosafety
Week 1 - Practice
Biosafety applications
Week 2 - Theoretical
Water Quality and affecting factors of the Water Quality;Temperature, Dissolved gases, Physicohemical parameters, Pollution The Anatomy and Physiology of Teleosts; Integument, Fins, Gills, Heart, Sense organs,The musculoskeletal system
Week 2 - Practice
Water Quality and affecting factors of the Water Quality;Temperature, Dissolved gases, Physicohemical parameters, Pollution The Anatomy and Physiology of Teleosts; Integument, Fins, Gills, Heart, Sense organs,The musculoskeletal system with applications
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Digestive System;Liver, Kidney, The Reproductive System
Week 3 - Practice
The Digestive System;Liver, Kidney, The Reproductive System with applications
Week 4 - Theoretical
Viral Infections; Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Infectious haematopoietic necrosis, Infectious pancreatic necrosis
Week 4 - Practice
Viral Infections; Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia, Infectious haematopoietic necrosis, Infectious pancreatic necrosis with applications
Week 5 - Theoretical
Viral Infections; Pox disease, Swim bladder inflammation of carp
Week 5 - Practice
Viral Infections; Pox disease, Swim bladder inflammation of carp with applications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Viral Infections; Spring Viraemia of carp, Red disease of Pike fry
Week 6 - Practice
Viral Infections; Spring Viraemia of carp, Red disease of Pike fry with applications
Week 7 - Theoretical
Bacterial Diseases; (Furunculosis, Enteric redmouth disease Vibriosis, Bacterial gill disease); Midterm Exam
Week 7 - Practice
Bacterial Diseases; (Furunculosis, Enteric redmouth disease Vibriosis, Bacterial gill disease) with applications
Week 8 - Theoretical
BAKTERİYEL HASTALIKLAR, Kolumnaris Hastalığı, Pedunkul Hastalığı, Bakteriyel Hemorajik Septisemi
Week 8 - Practice
BAKTERİYEL HASTALIKLAR, Kolumnaris Hastalığı, Pedunkul Hastalığı, Bakteriyel Hemorajik Septisemi with applications
Week 9 - Theoretical
BAKTERİYEL HASTALIKLAR, Kolumnaris Hastalığı, Pedunkul Hastalığı, Bakteriyel Hemorajik Septisemi
Week 9 - Practice
BAKTERİYEL HASTALIKLAR, Kolumnaris Hastalığı, Pedunkul Hastalığı, Bakteriyel Hemorajik Septisemi with applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
BACTERİAL DİSEASES
Week 10 - Practice
Technical visits
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bacterial Diseases; Bacterial kidney disease, Streptococcal infections, Mycobacteriosis
Week 11 - Practice
Bacterial Diseases; Bacterial kidney disease, Streptococcal infections, Mycobacteriosis with applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fungal Diseases; Saprolegniasis, Ichthyophoniasis,Branchiomycosis
Week 12 - Practice
Fungal Diseases; Saprolegniasis, Ichthyophoniasis,Branchiomycosis with applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Parasitic diseases; Protozoons
Week 13 - Practice
Parasitic diseases; Protozoons with applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Parasitic diseases; Cestods, Nematods
Week 14 - Practice
Parasitic diseases; Cestods, Nematods with applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory101414
Lecture - Practice101414
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)46
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