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| Unit | YUMURTALIK VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | YSA275 |
| Name | Fish Behaviour |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Önlisans/Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. ÖZGÜR YILMAZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to provide information about the general reasons for fish behavior and to explain and teach it with examples.
Course Content
What are the basic behaviors in fish? Development and processes of fish behaviors over time. Evaluation of behaviors displayed by fish in various situations such as movement, respiration, swimming, vision, hearing, sound production, smell, taste, feeding, attack, defense, concealment, hiding, mate keeping, offspring care, path-orientation and schooling.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Unsal, S. (2008): Fish behavior, Ege University Publications, Faculty of Fisheries Publication No:70, 187 pages. Demir, N. (2006): Ichthyology, Nobel publication distribution, 3rd Edition, 424 pages.
Notes
Digital resources, Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understand the basic mechanisms of fish behavior |
| LO02 | Explain the developmental process of fish behavior. |
| LO03 | Analyze the genetic and environmental interactions in the formation of fish behavior. |
| LO04 | Understand the basic social behaviors in fish. |
| LO05 | Explain the reasons for fish behavior. |
| LO06 | Evaluates fish behavior patterns in hunting or aquaculture. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains the chemical, physical and biological properties of the sea or lake where diving is made. | |
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses diving systems effectively and safely | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the basic concepts of maritime and shipping | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Anticipates and takes precautions for emergencies that may occur in diving. Makes the necessary intervention in a possible emergency | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses professional tools and equipment underwater | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses underwater imaging devices and interprets the images obtained | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works reliably in underwater constructions, aquaculture cage systems, underwater archaeological excavations, pipelines and underwater surveys | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Finds solutions to unforeseen problems encountered underwater and takes responsibility | 2 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follows and applies technological innovations related to his profession | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Transfers their professional knowledge in written and oral using foreign language | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts diving supervisor in accordance with diving techniques and safety rules | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains and implements diving regulations |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and general information | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 2 | Movement in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Respiration in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Underwater appearance and behavior | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Sound production and hearing underwater | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Smell and taste in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Social life in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying related books and lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Behavioral changes | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Path and direction determination in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Individual behavioral differences in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Electrosense in fish | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Reproductive behavior | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Aggressive behaviors | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Fish behavior in hunting and aquaculture | Studying related books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying related books and lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying related books and lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||