Regulations, Management and Practical Training in Aquaculture
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- BIO205
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
The students will get a working overview of the laws and regulations affecting the organisation and production of aquaculture in Norway, and insight into the way aquaculture research and production are carried out. The field work will involve excursions to two research stations where students will participate in short experiments, and the practical will involve a working placement at a fishfarm or similar commercial facility. The written reports from these activities will be evaluated. Emphasis will also be placed on the laws concerning the health and welfare of aquatic organisms, such as quality control, harvesting regulations, and the fish disease laws. The regulations regarding vaccination, hygiene, disinfection, health certification and monitoring, as well as experimentation with animals will also be reviewed.
Learning Outcomes
To the give students practical insight into the running of commercial activities in aquaculture and into key methods in aquaculture research, as well as a working knowledge of central aspects of the management, organization and regulation of the aquaculture industry in Norway.
Semester of Instruction
Spring.
This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. Application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring semester. Please see this page for more information: https://www.uib.no/en/matnat/53431/admission-courses-limited-capacity
You will receive confirmation of whether you received a spot in Studentweb no later than Tuesday the week after the deadline.
The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on the Mitt UiB learning platform.
It is mandatory to attend the first lecture.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
- Compulsory work placement (15 days) + work placement report and presentation.
- Compulsory field course (2 days).
- Compulsory written assignments (3 assignments) covering the regulation and management part of the course.
Approved compulsory activities are valied for 6 semesters, including the semester of completion.
Forms of Assessment
- Portfolio evaluation.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade, grade F is a fail.
Course Evaluation
Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find courseevaluations in the https://quality.app.uib.no/?year=2017&faknr=12&;instnr=60">Quality Assurance Reports.