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

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.

ECTS Credits

10 ECTS

Level of Study

Bachelor

Semester of Instruction

Spring.

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 2 for the spring 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 website or on Mitt UiB.

Students who have the course as a mandatory course in their degree are guaranteed a place if they apply before the application deadline.

If there are more applicants than available places, students will be given priority as follows:

  1. Students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Biology
  2. Students enrolled in the Master’s programme in Molecular Biology
  3. Students enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor’s programme in Biology
  4. Students enrolled in the last year of the Bachelor’s programme in Molecular Biology
  5. Students enrolled in other bachelor's and master's programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology
  6. Students with postgraduate study rights

For some courses, there is a separate quota of places for exchange students. Exchange students who have preapproved a place on the course are guaranteed a place on the course. Additional exchange students can apply for admission to the course, but are not guaranteed a place.

Required Previous Knowledge
The course can normally be taken in the 5th or 6th semester at the bachelor level, in the 1st or 2nd semester at the master’s level, and according to the study plan for integrated master’s programmes.
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.
Teaching and learning methods

Teaching is provided through lectures, practical training, group work, discussions and student presentations.

Lectures: 2 to 4 hours per week for 10 to 12 weeks (this also includes discussions and presentations, but not the practical training period.)

Practical training period: 15 days.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
  • Compulsory work placement (15 days) + work placement report and presentation.
  • 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.
Reading List
The reading list will be published within 1st of July for autumn semester and 1st of december for spring semester
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.
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the study programme and courses.
Course Administrator
The Fakulty of Science and Technology by the Department of Biological sciences is the course administrator for the course and study programme.

Course description

Exam information

Type of assessment
Portfolio assesment
Withdrawal deadline
01.11.2026

Important information about exams

Department of Biological Sciences (BIO)