Information Package / Course Catalogue
Gastropod Reproductive Biology
Course Code: ZSU518
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

Deniz ve tatlı sularda eklolojik ve ekonomik önem arz eden gastropod türlerinin yayılım taktikleri ve üreme biyolojileri ve yetiştiriciliğe aday belirli türlerin larval dönem özellikleri hakkında bilgi vermek.

Course Content

Reproduction biology, dispersal and larval development phases of marine predator species, reproduction biology and larval development phases of economically important marine species, reproduction biology and larval development phases of economically and ecologically important fresh water species

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet GÜLER
Learning Outcomes
1.To know the valuable gastropod species
2.To know the environmental requirements of valuable gastropod species
3.To know reproductive characteristics of gastropods
4.To be able to determine the intra-capsular and / or extra-capsular larval stages of gastropods
5.To know foraging behaviors of gastropods
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Roland Houart Living Muricidae of the World, 2014 Conch Books
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General reproduction biology and dispersal strategies of aquatic invertebrates
Week 2 - Theoretical
Gastropod reproduction biology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gastropod reproduction biology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Reproduction biology, dispersal and larval development phases of marine gastropod species and their effects on ecosystem
Week 5 - Theoretical
Larval development phases of aquaculture candidate gastropod species
Week 6 - Theoretical
Larval development phases of aquaculture candidate gastropod species
Week 7 - Theoretical
Larval development phases of cultured gastropod species at present
Week 8 - Theoretical
Reproduction biology, dispersal and larval development phases of fresh water gastropod species and their effects on ecosystem
Week 9 - Theoretical
Reproduction biology, dispersal and larval development phases of fresh water gastropod species and their effects on ecosystem
Week 10 - Theoretical
Larval development phases of commercially important gastropod species
Week 11 - Theoretical
Larval development phases of commercially important gastropod species
Week 12 - Theoretical
Larval development phases of commercially important gastropod species
Week 13 - Theoretical
Term Project Presentations
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 - Theory145298
Assignment150151
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)201
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
4
4
2
OÇ-3
2
2
3
OÇ-4
4
4
3
OÇ-5
3
3
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026