Information Package / Course Catalogue
Culture of Aquatic Invertebrates I
Course Code: SUM308
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The course aims to introduce of major cultured species of invertebrate and to teach their culture techniques

Course Content

Introduction of major cultured invertebrate species, history, major characteristics, development and present status of their aquaculture, design and construction of hatcheries and farms, feed and feeding, culture techniques and harvesting.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To introduce commercially important invertebrate species
2.To have ability to compare and develop using their knowledge on culture strategies of invertebrate species
3.To have an understanding on larvae and juvenile culture of Mollusk species
4.To create general awareness about integrated culture of invertebrate species for environmentally friendly culture
5.To have information about aquaculture by-products usages
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Barnes, R.S.K., Calow, P., Olive, P.J.W., Golding, D.W. and Spicer, J.I. (2001). The Invertebrates, A Synthesis (3 ed.). UK: Blackwell Science
2.Lee, D.O'C., Wickins, J.F. 1992. Crustacean Farming. Blackwell Scientific Publications, 392p.
3.Matranga, V., 2005. Echinodermata.Springer, New York, 277 p.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History, development and present status of invertebrate species.
Week 1 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 2 - Theoretical
Definition of important invertebrate species and their general characteristics
Week 2 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 3 - Theoretical
Commercially important Mollusk species, their present status in Turkey and over the world
Week 3 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 4 - Theoretical
General characteristics of Mollusks
Week 4 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 5 - Theoretical
Culture Techniques
Week 5 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 6 - Theoretical
Commercially important Arthropoda species, their present status in Turkey and over the world
Week 6 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 7 - Theoretical
General characteristics of Arthropoda
Week 7 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 8 - Theoretical
Culture Techniques
Week 9 - Theoretical
Integrated culture techniques of invertebrate species
Week 9 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 10 - Theoretical
Commercially important Echinodermata species, their present status in Turkey and over the world
Week 10 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 11 - Theoretical
General characteristics of Echinodermata
Week 11 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 12 - Theoretical
Culture Techniques
Week 12 - Preparation Work
TEXT BOOK
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sponge species and culture techniques
Week 13 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Week 14 - Theoretical
Other important invertebrate species and their culture techniques
Week 14 - Preparation Work
TEXTBOOK
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Lecture - Practice140228
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)97
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026