Course code: BIO-2508
Aquaculture I
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2011
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-2508
Aquaculture I
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10
ects
The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Course contents
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 lectures focus mainly on production of juveniles, breeding/genetics, feed and nutrition, and fish health.
Objective of the course
The course will give students an introduction to the culture of aquatic organisms, based on biological and technological prerequisites for individual species.
Students having completed Bio-2508 Aquaculture I:
- Have broad theoretical knowledge on world aquaculture productions, from cultured plants to fish
- Can describe farming techniques of species common to the Norwegian aquaculture industry
- Have knowledge on basic principles of fish breeding, nutrition and health.
- Have understanding of hatchery techniques based on the biological and technological prerequisitesfor individual species.
- Are able to read and understand scientific literature
Language of instruction and examination
English
Teaching methods
Lectures and excursion
Assessment methods
Four hour written exam. Excursion report is an obligatory assignment.
Date for examination
One written 02.12.2011
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Course overlap
BIO-3557 ects Fisheries ecology ects 2 ects
Recommended reading/syllabus
ClassFronter
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Lectures Autumn 2011 First attendance: 26th of September, at 14:15 in room D-109 |
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| Excursion |
There will be an excursion on 16-17th of November. For further information, please contact the course leader, Associate Professor Stefano Peruzzi. |
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