autumn 2019
BIO-2508 Aquaculture I - 10 ECTS
Type of course
Theoretical subject. The course is available for students at the study program Akvamedisin, Biologi, Fiskeri- og havbruksvitenskap, Miljøledelse og forurensningsbiologi and Master in International Fisheries Management. The course is also available to exchange students at a biology study program. The course is available as a singular course.Admission requirements
Nordic applicants: Admission requirements are generell studiekompetanse + REALFA.
Application code: 9336
International applicants: Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English. A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website - nokut.no
All applicants: The course requires basic knowledge in biology and ecology at university level. Basic knowledge in chemistry and mathematics is an advantage.
Course content
The course is an introduction to culture of aquatic organisms. Emphasis is put on species that are common to the Norwegian aquaculture industry, but aquaculture in temperate and tropical areas will also be covered. The first part deals with aquaculture production in the world, spanning from algae to fish. A general description of techniques used in marine hatchery and a description of fry production of different species will also be given. The course then focuses on the cultivation of salmonids with main emphasis on Atlantic salmon. Other key themes are fish breeding / genetics, feeding and nutrition, and diseases and parasites. The last part of the course covers aspects related to sustainable aquaculture production.Objectives of the course
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge:
- Have a broad knowledge of aquaculture production in the world, from algae to fish.
- Describe farming techniques for species that are common to the Norwegian aquaculture industry.
- Have an understanding of how fish hatcheries are built-up, based on the biological and technological prerequisites of each species.
- Have knowledge of basic principles of fish breeding / genetics as well as nutrition and health.
- Have basic knowledge of the ecological effects of aquaculture, focusing on marine cage culture and environmentally sustainable production.
Skills:
- Be able to understand the general theory, methods and techniques used for the cultivation of aquatic organisms.
- Knowing the principles of nutrition, feed composition and growth in fish.
- Describe the most common fish diseases and parasites and know how to deal with these.
- Have an understanding of the growing aquaculture industry, and see the need and the challenges of cultivating a range of aquatic species in an environmental sustainable manner.
General competences:
- Be able to acquire relevant information, exploit, and benefit from research-based knowledge in aquaculture.
- Communicate and exchange views on the most central questions, challenges and different solutions in aquaculture.
- Understand the role and impact that the aquaculture industry has within the food-producing sector.
Assessment
4 hour written exam. A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail.
Obligatory coursework requirements:
Participation on the excursion, including an excursion report. In order to sit an examination, the student must complete and gain approval for any coursework requirements.
Re-sit exam:
There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
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- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: BIO-2508
- Responsible unit
- Department of Arctic and Marine Biology
- Contact persons
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Camilla Andreassen
Senior Advisor Joint PhD program in Nautical Operations
+4777623206
camilla.andreassen@uit.no -
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