Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biotechnology in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Course Code: SUM398
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: 3
Objectives of the Course

To identify biotechnological developments in aquaculture

Course Content

In this lecture, the definition of biotechnology, explaining the importance of the main application areas. Differences in traditional and modern biotechnology are thought. Explaining the developments in the field of aquaculture biotechnology.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Deniz ÇOBAN
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the biotechnological methods in the field of aquculture
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages for the fisheries sector in biotechnology applications
3.Describe the use of enzymes as processing aids aquaculture industry
4.To know current biotechnological developments
5.Know basic biotechnological methods used in aquaculture
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.
3. Balık Biyolojisi Araştırma Yöntemleri, Mehmet Karataş, Ankara, 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, the importance of aquaculture
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 2 - Theoretical
Fish biology, anatomy and systematics
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fish biology, anatomy and systematics
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 4 - Theoretical
Fish biology, anatomy and systematics
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 5 - Theoretical
Marine fish aquaculture
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 6 - Theoretical
Marine fish aquaculture
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 7 - Theoretical
Inland water fish aquaculture
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 8 - Theoretical
Inland water fish aquaculture
Week 9 - Theoretical
Inland water fish aquaculture
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 10 - Theoretical
Shellfish and crustacean aquaculture
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 11 - Theoretical
Shellfish and crustacean aquaculture
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 12 - Theoretical
transgenic studies on fish
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 13 - Theoretical
The use of molecular markers and systematic
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Textbook
Week 14 - Theoretical
Biotechnology applications in aquaculture
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 - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)74
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
5
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
OÇ-2
5
5
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
5
5
3
3
4
3
3
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5
4
3
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
2
2
3
3
2
2
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026