| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Determination Methods in Fishes | BIO612 | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Deniz YAĞLIOĞLU |
| Instructors | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The goal is to equip students with knowledge and skills related to the tissues used in age determination in fish and the methods employed for age determination. |
| Course Content | Introduction, Skeletochronology, and History Types of Calcified Structures (Otoliths, Scales, Skeleton) Skeletochronological Studies Validation and Verification Methods Growth and Analysis Ecological Applications of Analyses Midterm Exam Computer-Aided Age Determination Otolith Microchemistry Applications of Otolith Microchemistry Preparation and Observation Techniques Preparation of Calcified Structures Preservation Techniques for Samples |
| Learning Outcomes |
- The student will acquire knowledge and skills related to the tissues used in age determination in fish and the methods employed for age determination. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, Skeletochronology, and History | Course Hours Practice |
| 2. Week | Types of Calcified Structures (Otoliths, Scales, Skeleton) | Practice Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Types of Calcified Structures (Otoliths, Scales, Skeleton) | Course Hours Practice |
| 4. Week | Skeletochronological Studies | Practice Course Hours |
| 5. Week | Validation and Verification Methods | Practice Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Growth and Analysis | Course Hours Practice |
| 7. Week | Ecological Applications of Analyses | Course Hours Practice |
| 8. Week | Midterm | |
| 9. Week | Computer-Aided Age Determination | Practice Course Hours |
| 10. Week | Otolith Microchemistry | Course Hours Practice |
| 11. Week | Applications of Otolith Microchemistry | Course Hours Practice |
| 12. Week | Preparation and Observation Techniques | Course Hours Practice |
| 13. Week | Preparation of Calcified Structures | Course Hours Practice |
| 15. Week | Preservation Techniques for Samples | Course Hours Practice |
| Panfili, J., Potual, H., Troadec, H. And Wright P.J., 2002. Manual of Fish Sclerochronology. Brest, France: Ifremer-IRD coedition, 464 p |
| Sparre, P. and Venema, S.C., 1992. Introduction to Tropical Fish Stock Assessment. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper No:306.1, Rev. 1. Rome, FAO, 376 p. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY2 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY4 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY6 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY7 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY9 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY10 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY11 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY12 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY13 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY14 | 3 | 0 | - |
| PY15 | 4 | 0 | - |
| PY16 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY17 | 5 | 0 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 43 | 43 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 42 | 42 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Practice | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Practice End-Of-Term | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
