Course - Marine Juvenile Production - BI3066
Marine Juvenile Production
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About the course
Course content
How fish reproductive strategies and spawning biology is affecting the embryonic development and early life stages of different species is discussed. The course is focusing upon growth and functional development of different types of fish larvae, and fish will be compared with other animal groups. The importance of nutritional and environmental conditions are viewed in relation to larval adaptation and sensitivity to environmental factors in nature and in cultivation. The course has a special focus upon pelagic fish larval development, and how biological and rearing conditions may determine the further growth and functional development.
The course will also focus upon cultivation of microalgae and zoo-plankton used as food for the early stages of marine fish larva. Emphasis is given to the physiology and growth kinetics of different species, and also to cultivating techniques (production). The course includes practical exercises in cultivation of microalgae, zoo-plankton and marine fish larvae.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The candidate should know:
how fish reproduction startegies and spawning biology affect the offsprings developmental pattern, viability and environmental adaptation
Comparative functional development in fish, from fertilisation to adult stage
Environmental and nutritional requirements in fish larvae, using marine peleagic fish larvae as model organisms
Cultivation methods and basic biology for microalgae and zooplankton species.
Skills
Assess basic environmental requirements and ecological niche of fish embryos/larvae based on the fish spawning biology and morphological traits of the offspring
Identify critical stages and factors for cultivation of early life stages of fish, and estimate possible effects from environmental variations
Design cultivation regimes for fish larvae and live feed organisms based on water quality control and the larval nutritional and environmental requirements
Evaluate feed quality, growth and functional development of larvae during experimental or commercial rearing conditions
General competence (attitudes):
- a solid understanding of how cultivation conditions may affect the characteristics of live feed organisms
- a good understanding of the plasticity of marine fish larval development
- a good understanding of how environmental conditions (water quality, nutritional quality, feeding strategies, etc) may affect development, growth, and juvenile production both in captive, controlled systems and in nature.
Learning objectives
On completion of the course the students should be familiar with the physiology, growth kinetics, and cultivating techniques of fish larvae and of microalgae and zoo-plankton used as food for the early stages of marine fish larva.
Learning methods and activities
The exam can be oral.
For most students at MSOCEAN this course can replace BI3091.
Taught intensivly in March/April. Admission to this course is restricted (14 places). Laboratory course: mandatory.
Compulsory assignments
- Aproved lab.course
Further on evaluation
All assessment components included in the course must be passed. In the case of 'fail' or 'retake', the final written examination needs to be taken again. Appeals for reassessment apply to the final written examination only. The individual components will not be graded and assessment consists of an overall final grade. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.
Supplementary regulations UTF §5-6 at NTNU applicable for re-sit examinations (oral and written) in science courses are:
1. Final examination in each semester -for courses with prefix BI, IT and KJ a final examination is held during the examination period every semester.
2. New assessment incase of fail - please refer to the course description for details on which components of the course need to be retaken in case of re-assessment.
Exam Language: English
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Course materials
Will be announced at the beginning of the course
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| BI3065 | 4 sp |
Subject areas
- Zoophysiology
- Aqua Culture
- Biology
- Marine Biology
Contact information
Examination
Examination
Muntlig eksamen (1)
- Other comments
- 1) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation
Ordinary examination - Spring 2021
Rapport
Submission 2021-04-30 Time Release 14:15
Submission 23:59 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Muntlig eksamen (2)
- Other comments
- 2) Merk at eksamensform er endret som et smittevernstiltak i den pågående koronasituasjonen. Please note that the exam form has changed as a preventive measure in the ongoing corona situation.