Information
Code | YSA148 |
Name | Cage Fish Farming and Diving |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 2. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 3 ECTS |
National Credit | 2 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. CELAL ERBAŞ |
Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to give information about network cage technologies and mechanization. In the first part of the course, planning of cage systems will be explained, and in the second part, i,se mechanization and technologies will be explained. Additionally, net cage businesses in different regions and areas will be examined practically.
Course Content
Its place and importance in aquaculture, History of net cage culture and first applications, Net cage elements, Net material properties, types, selection and equipment, Platform material properties, types, selection and installation, Properties, types, selection and use of fasteners, grading and harvesting. technologies.
Course Precondition
none
Resources
TSSF / CMAS One Star Diver Training, TURKISH UNDERWATER SPORTS FEDERATION publications, 2nd edition 2009 Prof. M. SITKI ARAS, Asst. Assoc. MEHMET KARATAŞ, FISH FARMING IN CAGES, SUDER WATER PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION publications, Tokat, 1998
Notes
Digital resources, Lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Explains the historical development of fish farming in net cages. |
LO02 | Counts the fish species reared in net cages. |
LO03 | Explains the basic concepts of network cage systems. |
LO04 | Explains the periodic operations performed and the equipment used (boats, feed silo, feed throwing machine, etc.) during the fish farming process in cages. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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PLO01 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Explains the chemical, physical and biological properties of the sea or lake where diving is made. | 1 |
PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses diving systems effectively and safely | 1 |
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 | 2 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses underwater imaging devices and interprets the images obtained | 1 |
PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Works reliably in underwater constructions, aquaculture cage systems, underwater archaeological excavations, pipelines and underwater surveys | 5 |
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 | 1 |
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 |
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1 | Historical development of fish farming in net cages | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
2 | Fish species reared in net cages. Making the net cage layout plan together with the cage components (anchor, chain, rope, collector, buoy, cage and net) | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
3 | mesh cage systems | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
4 | Periodic operations and equipment (boats, feed silo, feed throwing machine, etc.). Selection of auxiliary machinery and equipment suitable for the determined annual capacity | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
5 | Transporting juvenile fish to net cage systems. Methods for counting baby fish and testing their reliability | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
6 | Feeding fish in net cages from fry until they reach market size. Integration of air blown and water spray feeding systems into the net cage system | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
7 | Network changing operations and mooring system control in network cage systems. Net changing operations on model cages | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
9 | Inspection of cages and nets by divers and repair operations under water. Application of repairing cage nets with plastic clamps or piece patch (using shuttle) | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
10 | Vaccination and bathing applications to fish. Demonstration of the injection process on fish and bath application using a scoop | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
11 | Size of fish in net cages. Showing video footage about dividing fish into size groups | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
12 | Collection of dead fish in net cages. Watching videos about collecting and removing dead fish from the environment | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
13 | Harvesting operation of fish in net cages. Monitoring underwater and surface operations related to the harvest operation | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
14 | Technical tour of a sample network cage business. Brainstorming and Q&A on improving operations in mesh systems | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
15 | Interview with a fisheries engineer who works in the sector and has experience on the subject. Brainstorm and answers to questions about the problems encountered in network cage systems and their solutions | Reading lecture notes and related resources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
16 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
17 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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Course Related Works | |||
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Assesment Related Works | |||
Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
ECTS | 3 ECTS |