Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
ORGANIC AQUACULTURE 801700715740 3 + 0 3.0 8.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Graduate Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery Lectures, homework and presentations
Course Coordinator
Instructors Levent DOĞANKAYA
Assistants
Goals To have comprehensive knowledge of organic aquaculture, practices and legislations
Course Content Technical and practical studies for organic aquaculture and deals with local and international legislations, principles, techniques, feeds, licensing and applications in the perspective of organic farming. Comparison of laws and legislations worldwide and choosing the right feeds and ingredients are also subject to the course. The students expect to be able to carry out the evaluation in every respect of organic aquaculture practices and future expectations.
Learning Outcomes 1) Adopts the principles of organic aquaculture
2) Distinguish the basic requirements for organic aquaculture
3) Examine the techniques, nutrition principles and the proper feeds for organic aquaculture
4) Can relate organik aquaculture legislations and regulations
5) To learn about the certification process in organic aquaculture

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Definition, principles and brief history of organic agriculture Lecture
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
2. Week Consumer perception of organic aquaculture Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
3. Week Principles of organic aquaculture Lecture
Brainstorming
 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
4. Week The basic requirements and methods in organic aquaculture Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)
5. Week Regulations for organic aquaculture Lecture
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
6. Week Model practices in organic aquaculture Lecture; Case Study
Brainstorming
 Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.)
7. Week Planing for organic aquaculture Lecture; Problem Solving; Discussion

 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
8. Week The selection of appropriate candidate species for organic aquaculture Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
 Homework
9. Week Nutrition and organic feeds in organic aquaculture Lecture
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
10. Week Species specific criteria for organic aquaculture (marine and freshwater fishes) Lecture; Question Answer
Brainstorming
 Homework
11. Week Species specific criteria for organic aquaculture (other aquatic species) Lecture
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
12. Week Transport, harvesting, storage and other applications in organic aquaculture Lecture
Brainstorming
 Presentation (Including Preparation Time)
13. Week Certification in organic aquaculture Lecture; Case Study
Brainstorming
 Homework
14. Week Reviewing the potential for organic aquaculture production and overall evaluation Question Answer; Problem Solving; Discussion
Brainstorming
 Report (Including Preparation and presentation Time)

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Brister, D. J. (2007). Organic aquaculture: The emergence of a new sustainable industry. Ames, Iowa: Blackwell.
Conference on Competitive and Sustainable Aquaculture: Dimensions and Tools of Competitive and Sustainable Aquaculture in Northern Europe. (2012). Nordic Council of Ministers.
Ersun, N., Arslan, K., & I·stanbul Ticaret Odası. (2011). Tu¨rkiye'de organik tarım ve iyi tarım uygulamaları: U¨retim ve pazarlama esasları. I·stanbul: I·stanbul Ticaret Odası.
Le, F. N., Jobling, M., & Carter, C. (2010). Finfish Aquaculture Diversification: Species Selection for Diversification. Wallingford: CABI
Tucker, C. S., & Hargreaves, J. A. (2008). Environmental best management practices for aquaculture. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell.
Willer, H., Yussefi, M., & Sorensen, N. (2008). The world of organic agriculture: Statistics and emerging trends 2008. London: Earthscan Publications.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 3
Homework 3 20
Presentation (Including Preparation Time) 1 24
Activity (Web Search, Library Work, Trip, Observation, Interview etc.) 5 10
Quiz 2 1
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 3
Final Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 3
1 1
1 1
1 1
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload