Course - Fish anathomy and Physiology - BI2064
BI2064 - Fish anathomy and Physiology
About
New from the academic year 2015/2016
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 75/100 | 4 timer | ||
Rapport | 25/100 |
Course content
The course focuses on the physiological processes in fish and their adaptations to environmental parameters. Lectures will cover general anatomy, respiration, circulation, osmoregulation and acid-base balance, smoltification, regulation of boyancy, movement, sensory physiology, stress, gastrointestinal system and sexual maturation. Introductions will also be given to basal immunology.
Practical lab studies include comparative anatomy and physiology of Atlantic salmon and at least one marine species available. Studies also include evaluation of organ histology and stress experiments.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate will know:
principles for production of different parts of the life cycle in aquatic organisms
Thorough understanding of the production chain system in aquaculture
Biological, technological, environmental, research based and international aspects of land based cultivation of fish and other aquatic organisms
Characteristics and environmental requirements for cultivated organisms
Organisation structure in the aquaculture sector
Skills:
have basic knowledge of environmental requirements in different parts of the life cycle for selected aquatic organisms
Can describe and evaluate types and design of land based aquaculture systems
Know principles for nutrition in early life stages, evaluate feed composition and growth
Understand principles for water treatment and control of water quality in landbased systems
Ability to apply required knowledge for developing holistic solutions to establish and manage land based aquaculture farms
General competence (attitudes):
The candidate is able to:
Evaluate/calculate operation parameters and routines related to different operating conditions in land based farms
Evaluate basic suitability for possible site selection
understand the role and impact of aquaculture as food producing sector
Learning methods and activities
Lectures: 30 hours
Laboratory course: 4 days, mandatory
Compulsory assignments
- Aproved lab.course and excursion
Recommended previous knowledge
This course builds on previous knowledge corresponding to BI1001, BI1003, and BI1004.
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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BI2062 | 3.0 | ||
BI2063 | 3.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2016
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
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- Aqua Culture
- Biology
- Marine Biology
- Rolf Erik Olsen
- Augustine Arukwe
- Elin Kjørsvik
- Kjell J. Nilssen
- Rolf Erik Olsen
- Tor Jørgen Almaas
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Rapport 25/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 75/100 2016-05-24 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"