Information Package / Course Catalogue
Periodic Operations and Related Technology Applied in Cage Farming
Course Code: ZSU509
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

Obtain knowledge about the cage technology, features of the latest systems, periodic maintenance, encountered problems and solutions and to give information about their interactions with the environment for both freshwater and marine systems.

Course Content

Cage elements , cages materials and properties, types, selection, and hardware platform selection and installation, the properties of connection elements, and usage, grading and harvesting technologies, encountered problems and solutions and to give information about their interactions with the environment.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Deniz ÇOBAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about the installation and maintenance of the cage systems
2.the characteristics of latest cage technology
3.To know the needs of cage system maintenance and trusses
4.Ability to choose the system suitable for the region
5.To know the interactions of cage systems with the environment
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Beveridge, M.C.M.., 1987. Cage Aquaculture. Fishing News Boks Ltd., Long Garden Walk Farnham, Surrey, England, p 355.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Historical development of cage fish culture
Week 2 - Theoretical
The fish species in cage culture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Cage systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
The periodic operations and equipment in cage culture (boats, feed silos, feed throwing machines, etc.).
Week 5 - Theoretical
Transportation the juveniles to the cage systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Feeding the fishes in cages from juvenile to market size
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cage and mooring system, control systems, net change operations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Control and repair operations of cages and nets by divers
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fish vaccination and bath applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Collection of dead fish and longitude
Week 11 - Theoretical
Harvested operation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Technical trip to a cage plant
Week 13 - Theoretical
An interview with an aquaculture engineer from the sector
Week 14 - Theoretical
An interview with an aquaculture engineer from the sector
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1462112
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
OÇ-2
3
3
4
OÇ-3
4
4
3
OÇ-4
3
3
4
OÇ-5
4
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026