Information Package / Course Catalogue
Utilization of Morphometric Analyze Techniques in Aquaculture
Course Code: ZSU503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To detect fish malformations, deformities and abnormalities using morphometric methods.

Course Content

Deformations in cultured fish, the definition of deformities and abnormalities using diagnostic methods, causes and identify issues at an early stage.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Deniz ÇOBAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to prepare of samples for analysis
2.recognize the type of deformation.
3.Ability to make morphometric calculations on computer softvare.
4.To know the causes of fish deformations.
5.To know the basic morphometric properties of invertebrates
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Bromage, N. R., R. N. Roberts. 1995. Broodstock Management and Egg and Larval Quality. Blackwell Science.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Notochorda, fins and skeletal system in fish
Week 2 - Theoretical
Description of bone and cartilage development
Week 3 - Theoretical
Description of biotical and abiotical factors caused deformity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Description of deformities depend on region (fin)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Description of deformities depend on region (vertebra)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Description of deformities depend on region (head)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Description of morphometrical methods used in aquaculture
Week 8 - Theoretical
Geometrical morphometry method
Week 9 - Theoretical
General evaluation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Description of coordinates and landmarks used in geometrical morphometry method
Week 11 - Theoretical
Description of statistical software used in geometrical morphometry method I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Description of statistical software used in geometrical morphometry method II
Week 13 - Theoretical
Term Project presentation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Term Project presentation
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
OÇ-2
4
4
OÇ-3
3
2
OÇ-4
2
2
OÇ-5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026