Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fish Physiology
Course Code: VFZ632
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn physiological events in fishes compared with mammals

Course Content

Classification and General Characteristics of Fish , Nervous System and Sense Organs in Fish, Movement in Fish, Respiration, Digestion, Excretion and Reproduction Events in Fish

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Muharrem BALKAYA
Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Classification and General characteristics of fish I
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification and General characteristics of fish II
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nervous System and Sensory Organs in Fish
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nervous System and Sensory Organs in Fish
Week 5 - Theoretical
Muscle and Movement System in Fish
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nutrition and Digestion in Fish I
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nutrition and Digestion in Fish II
Week 8 - Theoretical
Fish Respiratory System Mid-term exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fish Respiratory System
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fish Cardiovascular System
Week 11 - Theoretical
Osmoregulation and Excretory System in Fish
Week 12 - Theoretical
Fish Endocrine System
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fish Reproduction
Week 14 - Theoretical
Fish Reproduction II
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%38
Final Examination1%60
Quiz4%1
Term Assignment1%1
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment2216
Term Project112012
Quiz42112
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination118119
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026