Information Package / Course Catalogue
Re-Circulating Systems and Their Management in Aquaculture
Course Code: ZSU507
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To provide a knowledge of basic principles of the recirculating systems used in aquaculture and the planning of the recirculating systems as well as to teach making the relevant calculations.

Course Content

Basic principles of the recirculating systems used in aquaculture. Hardware components. Planning and related calculations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Birsen KIRIM
Learning Outcomes
1.. To know the basic working principle of recirculating systems
2.To know the equipment of the recirculating systems
3.To make the planning for aquaculture application of recirculating systems
4.To know what closed circuit systems are
5.Making comments about water quality in closed circuit systems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Libey, G., Timmons, M. 1998. Proceedings The Second International Conference on recirculating Aquaculture, Virginia.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General description and outlines of recirculation systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Advantages and disadvantages of recirculation systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Technical properties of culture tanks
Week 4 - Theoretical
Collection tanks, mechanical filters and circulation pumps
Week 5 - Theoretical
Disinfection systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Organic material cleaners
Week 7 - Theoretical
Biologic filter systems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Materials of biologic filter systems and bacteria types
Week 9 - Theoretical
Biofiltration
Week 10 - Theoretical
Oxygenation and saturation systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Biological security and control of diseases
Week 12 - Theoretical
Monitoring of recirculation systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Economy of recirculation systems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Term Project presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment150151
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)205
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
3
OÇ-3
3
3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
2
2
2
OÇ-5
3
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026