Qualification Awarded

Upon successful completion of the program and completion of the program requirements, Master of Science Degree in Fisheries Engineering will be awarded.

Specific Admission Requirements

Admission and Registration Requirements for Fisheries Engineering Thesis; It is required to have ALES base score which is determined by Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Senate. English, German and foreign languages such as; Must have a base score from ÜDS, KPDS, TOEFL or equivalent exams accepted by YOK.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Graduation ECTS Total must be 120 and the thesis must be defended before a selected jury.

Recognition of Prior Learning

ransfer: Students who have completed at least one semester in graduate programs at another EABD / EASD or another university within the relevant institute may be admitted through transfer to the graduate programs of the University. In order to transfer, the student must meet the requirements of the most recently announced admission and success requirements of the relevant program and must have successfully completed all of the courses he / she attended in the program. Applications for horizontal transfers are made on the dates specified in the academic calendar. The acceptance and adjustment of the student to the program is determined by the EAB with the proposal of EABDB / EASDB. The transition between the master's program with and without thesis can be made by the student's application, EABDB / EASDB proposal and EYK decision in the third semester at the latest. The conditions and quotas regarding the transition between master's programs with and without thesis are determined by the Senate with the decision of the relevant EABDB / EASDB proposal, ANNEX. // Course submission: For graduate courses that students have taken before and succeeded, one or more courses are exempted from the course submission and exemption exam and consequently the application of the student within the course selection period, the relevant EABDB / EASDB proposal and EYK decision is determined by. Students who have taken courses from another university can be counted by the student's application, the relevant EABDB / EASDB proposal and the EAB decision. The details of the institution from which these courses are taken are stated and the transcript is written as it is and the success grade is entered.

History

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Fisheries Faculty was established by Law No. 3837 in July 3, 1992. First student intake began in the academic year 2004-2005 with the enrollment of 41 students and then, first graduation ceremony was in 2008. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Fisheries Faculty, consists of three main departments including Marine and Inland Water Sciences, Aquaculture, Fishing and Fish Processing Technology; however, students only got “Fisheries Engineering” diploma after graduation. Today, our faculty goes on its missions with 7 proffessor, 10 associate professors, 4 assistant professors, 12 research assistants and 8 administrative staff in newly established building

Profile of the Programme

To provide training in aquaculture in accordance with universal standards; conducting scientific research and publications at international level; The aim of this course is to educate high engineers who have sufficient level of laboratory and theoretical knowledge to contribute to technology and knowledge production, which are competent in research and development required by national research centers, national industry, agricultural research institutes and universities.

Program Outcomes

1-

To describe sea-lagoon, wetland and inland waters, to recognize and classify the organisms live in those environments, to know biology, behavior and population structures of aquatic organisms, to have a sufficient knowledge and defense for sustainable management of the resources, to have awareness of conservation.

2-

To have scientific awareness for investigating of geographical distribution of aquatic organisms and their relationships with other organisms and with environmental elements; for investigating of the effects of industrial and domestic negations upon aquatic organisms, and to define ecological problems and to find solutions with describe of ecotoxicologic, microbiologic and chemical norms.

3-	To have sufficient projection knowledge for establishment of an aquaculture facility and to have ability to make projects of aquaculture facilities, and to take role for implementation of the projects.

4-

To know the position and the importance of aquatic products in human diet, and to have ability to explain it basically to the consumers. To have ability to take task in procedures of processing, packing, transportation under the requirements of cold chain, storage and marketing of aquatic organisms. To know and apply the quality standards to serve the aquatic products to consumers.

5-

To have basic knowledge about national and international legislations applied to aquaculture and fishery area, to know legislation authorities and stakeholders, to distinguish whom to apply in official correspondences and to use legislations correctly in correspondences. To have ability to follow changes in legislations and to know how to apply it in different conditions.

6-	To know economy, robustness and sustainability which are the basics of aquaculture and fisheries, to follow improvements in the area and to contribute them to implement. To do market research, to interpret economical and socio-economical indicators in aquaculture and fisheries.

7-

To know basic stages of aquaculture (i.e. hatchery, grow, biotechnological applications, transportation of live fish, new species), to distinguish the stages when differentiate in aspect of species, to prepare appropriate fish feed rations and to know its technology. To monitor and interpret growth performance of the cultured species, to have knowledge about environmental effects of aquaculture facilities. To know the subjects of diagnosis and treatment on the diseases of aquatic organisms.

8-	To know and implement the organization, production planning, human resources management and control strategies. To analyze the problems on management and to decide rapidly and correctly.

9-	To know project cycle management and logical frame approach. To analyze actual situation of the region in respect of aquaculture and fisheries. To make projection for the future by define opportunities and threats.

10-	To have knowledge on fishing techniques and technology. To have basic knowledge on maps and geographical information system.

11-

To use computer and internet basically, and to follow professional publications, to use the terminology of aquaculture and fisheries area, and to apply basic statistics, to make researches and experiments on the subject. To have ability to give a seminar on a subject, to write and discuss reports and articles.

12-	To have basic knowledge on diving and sailing theoretically.

13-	To know humanity and ethos, to have awareness of professional ethics. To know and defend the rights of employers, and to take initiative, to have self confidence.

Exam Regulations & Assesment & Grading

Students are obliged to attend all theory and practice courses, laboratory studies and exams in education programs.Attendance status is monitored and recorded by the instructor. Each semester, at least one midterm and final exam are given. Students who do not take the exam for a valid reason have the right to take the make-up exam if they are accepted by the Graduate School Administrative Board. Year-end exams are held at the places and dates announced by the department. Student assessment methods can take different forms for each course. Evaluation is generally based on open or closed exams, reports, homework, small written exams, seminar presentations or oral examinations, laboratory or workshop performance. The instructor may also take into account the attendance status of the student in addition to his / her performance and exams.Courses which do not require mid-term and final exams are determined by the department. In such cases, the semester grade is given according to the student's semester performance. Exams; mid-term, final exam and make-up exams. In order for the student to take the final exam; at least 70% of theoretical courses and 80% of laboratories and applications.In order for the student to take the final exam; at least 70% of theoretical courses and at least 80% of laboratory and applications.Exams; written, oral, written-applied and oral-applied. For each course, at least one midterm exam is held in the related semester. The mid-term and final grade grades are decided by EYK at the beginning of each semester with the recommendation of the instructors who have the doctoral degree determined by the Senate. Students can take the proficiency exam twice a year in the fall and spring semesters. The student who is accepted with a master's degree is required to take the proficiency exam until the end of the seventh semester. The proficiency exams are organized and conducted by the doctoral qualification committee of the EABDB proposal and assigned by the Board of Higher Education (EYK) for the duration of the assignment. Doctorate proficiency exam is conducted in two sections, written and oral. Questions and questions asked in oral and written exams are taken into account. Written exam success can be evaluated with grade.

Graduation Requirements

Master's program students have to pass at least seven elective courses, Seminar and Thesis Study courses with a minimum of 120 ECTS credits. Students who fulfill the relevant requirements are awarded a Master of Science degree in Fisheries Engineering.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates

Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Fisheries Faculties of Universities Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs, Municipalities Fishing vessels, Fishing cooperatives, Seafood processing plants, Fish marketing and sales companies, Fish feed industry, Fisheries consulting firms, Provincial Control Laboratories, Drinking water production plants, Manufacturers of machinery and equipment for fishery products and equipment, Swimming water analysis laboratories Environmental Impact Assessment coordinator of the companies, Public aquariums.

Access to Further Studies

Upon successful completion of undergraduate education, candidates can register for graduate education programs provided that they have ALES and Foreign Language knowledge at the announced level (provided that they document TOEFL-IELTS-KPDS-UDS etc.).

Mode of Study

Fisheries Engineering (MSc)

Programme Director

Prof.Dr. Celal ATEŞ

ECTS Coordinator

Asist Prof.Dr. Esin BABA

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Evaluation Questionnaires

Course & Program Outcomes Matrix