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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| BIOTECHNOLOGY (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | BT574 |
| Name | Sturgeon Hatchery Practices |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SELÇUK DUMAN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To provide knowledge and practical skills on modern hatchery techniques in sturgeon, covering broodstock management, artificial reproduction and juvenile production.
Course Content
Hatchery design, water quality management, broodstock collection and adaptation, reproductive biology, hormonal induction, gamete handling, artificial fertilization, egg incubation, larval and juvenile rearing, live feed production and hatchery management.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Chebanov, M. S., & Galich, E. V. (2011). Sturgeon Hatchery Manual. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 558.
Notes
Duman, S. (2020). Effect of concrete pond and net-cage culture systems on growth performance and haematological parameters of Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii). Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, 44(3), 624-631. Chebanov, M. S., & Galich, E. V. (2011). Sturgeon Hatchery Manual. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 558. Chebanov, M., Rosenthal, H., Gessner, J., et al. (2011). Sturgeon Hatchery Practices and Management for Release – Guidelines. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 570. Williot, P., Sabeau, L., Gessner, J., et al. (2002). Sturgeon reproduction. Aquatic Living Resources, 15, 117–145. Van Eenennaam, J. P., & Doroshov, S. I. (1998). Effects of age and size on reproduction. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 14, 187–192. Dettlaff, T. A., Ginsburg, A. S., & Schmalhausen, O. I. (1993). Sturgeon Fishes: Developmental Biology and Aquaculture. Springer. Gisbert, E., Williot, P., & Castelló-Orvay, F. (2000). Influence of egg size on larval development. Aquaculture, 183, 303–315. Sorgeloos, P., Dhert, P., & Candreva, P. (2001). Use of Artemia in aquaculture. Aquaculture, 200, 147–159. Current articles indexed in SCI and SCI-Expanded related to the field will be followed within the scope of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains hatchery systems and design criteria |
| LO02 | Plans broodstock selection and management, and explains induced breeding processes using hormonal applications |
| LO03 | Applies gamete collection and fertilization techniques |
| LO04 | Analyzes egg incubation systems |
| LO05 | Plans larval and juvenile rearing |
| LO06 | Explains live feed production techniques |
| LO07 | Evaluates hatchery hygiene and health management |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Based on undergraduate level qualifications, they develop their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows the ethical rules to be considered while obtaining biotechnological products. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | To identifiy the interdisciplinary interaction of the field and to solve use of the methods. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interpret the knowledge gained in the field by integrating the information from different disciplines and creates new information | 4 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops new strategic approaches for solving complex problems that are encountered in applications related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To teach the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values during the collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of the data related to the field. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | To solve the problems encountered in the field and cominicate by using research methods. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Establishes functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | He / she defends his / her original opinions in discussing the subjects in his / her field and establishes an effective communication showing his / her competence in the field. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To gain the ability to develop and deepen the knowledge in the field of biotechnology | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sturgeon biology and reproductive characteristics | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Hatchery design and infrastructure requirements | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Water quality and environmental parameters | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Selection and transportation of broodstock | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Broodstock management and gonadal development | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Hormonal applications and induced reproduction | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Gamete collection and quality assessment | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reviewing lecture notes and previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 9 | Artificial fertilization techniques | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Egg incubation and embryonic development | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Larval hatching and early-stage care | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Larval and juvenile feeding (Artemia, etc.) | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Live feed production systems | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Juvenile rearing and stock management | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Hatchery hygiene and disease management | Examining primary sources and the suggested article | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reviewing lecture notes and previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reviewing lecture notes and previous topics | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 150 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,00 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||