Introduction to Aquaculture
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- BIO203
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
The course aims to give students a broad and versatile introduction to controlled biological aquatic production. The focus will be on intensive systems with an emphasis on conditions that ensure the organisms' requirements for normal growth and development. The course includes the biology and rearing of salmonids, marine fish species, shellfish, crustaceans and algae, including the design and operation of fish farms and the control of environmental factors which are important for cultivation and production routines. Other important topics are fish health, environmental impact from fish farming, nutrition, feeds and feeding, genetics and international aquaculture.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course the students should have a thorough understanding of biological challenges related to farming of salmonids, marine fish species, shellfish, crustaceans and algae, with emphasis on cold water species. Integrated in these skills, the students should have insight into key topics which are central for aquaculture and production planning, design and management of aquaculture farms, fish health, genetics and breeding, and international aquaculture.
ECTS Credits
10 ECTS
Level of Study
Bachelor (advanced) and master. Students in the master's programme in biology will be prioritised.
Semester of Instruction
Autumn.
This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. Please see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in Studentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.
It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (studie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course description website, or on Mitt UiB.
Place of Instruction
Bergen
Required Previous Knowledge
Compulsory courses in bachelor's in biology, or equivalent courses.
Recommended Previous Knowledge
None
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
MAR250 Introduction to Aquaculture (10 ECTS) overlaps 100% (discontonued course code which now is BIO203 Introduction to Aquaculture).
Access to the Course
In order to be admitted to the course, you must be admitted to a study programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology. Students in the master's programme in biology will be prioritised.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Mandatory attendance on the first lecture
Forms of Assessment
Written school exam (3 hours)
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Written school exam in both spring and autumn semesters. In semesters with no teaching, the examination will take place at the beginning of the semester.
Reading List
The literature list will be available by July 1 for the autumn semester and December 1 for the spring semester, and you'll find it on course description website or on Mitt UiB.
Course Evaluation
Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find course evaluations in the Quality Assurance Reports.
Examination Support Material
None
Programme Committee
The Programme Board is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the course.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Science and Technology by the Department of Biological Sciences has the administrative responsibility for the course.