Information Package / Course Catalogue
Aquarium
Course Code: SUM192
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To obtain general knowledge about the aquarium equipments, water requirements in fresh water aquarium, most popular aquarium fishes and to provide basic information required for a simple aquarium work

Course Content

General characteristics of freshwater aquariums, aquarium equipments, water parameters and their effects on aquarium, aquarium fish species and feeding.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Semra KÜÇÜK
Learning Outcomes
1.Having general information about aquarium and aquarium equipment specifications
2.Understand basic concepts about the the physical and chemical nature of the water and impact on aquatic life
3.To know the general features of fish
4.Knowing the features of important aquarium species
5.Be able to maintain the required water quality in an aquarium.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Akvaryum, Atilla Alpbaz, E.Ü. Su Ürünleri Fakültesi Yayını, İzmir, 2000
2.Su Ürünleri Yetiştiriciliği, Atilla Alpbaz, Alp Yayınları, İzmir, 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, aquarium structure and the materials
Week 2 - Theoretical
Selection of the aquarium type and placement
Week 3 - Theoretical
Filtration, aeration and heating
Week 4 - Theoretical
Filtration, aeration and heating
Week 5 - Theoretical
Water characteristics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Water characteristics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Water characteristics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Feed types and feeding
Week 9 - Theoretical
Different types of aquarium fishes, characteristics and care
Week 10 - Theoretical
Different types of aquarium fishes, characteristics and care
Week 11 - Theoretical
Different types of aquarium fishes, characteristics and care
Week 12 - Theoretical
Different types of aquarium fishes, characteristics and care
Week 13 - Theoretical
Different types of aquarium fishes, characteristics and care
Week 14 - Theoretical
Different types of aquarium fishes, characteristics and care
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
4
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026