Course content

The course gives an introduction to aquaculture. It covers several types of organisms that are farmed in water. The farming procedures for selected species are described. Also the requirements that the organisms have, and how farmers can satisfy these requirements. Other fields are also covered: Environmental effects of aquaculture, aquaculture growth potential, innovation examples. The course has emphasis on salmonids and salmonid farming.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the students:

• will be able to describe: todays status and future potential for the aquaculture sector
• can describe how to perform aquaculture of selected species (salmon in particular
• can use methods and equipment that are used in aquaculture
• can use methods to maintain animal welfare

Skills - the students:

• are able to write lab reports on scientific format
• are able to use program for analysis of own data
• can dissect, and take samples from salmon
• can perform other selected laboratory tasks

Competence - the students:

• have sufficient background to assess project work and new products within aquaculture
• are able to communicate with experts within aquaculture

Learning methods and activities

Of total 200 hours exspected work load, the course includes lectures (40 hours), excursions to aquaculture companies (10 hours) and laboratory course (20 hours). Course material will be presented within a new digital framework.

Mandatory laboratory course (20 hours).

Mandatory guest lectures and field trips to aquaculture farms. The students must produce written reports form lab work and form field trips, and the reports are to be approved.

The candidates will be given up to 10 small tests during the course, at least 80% if these have to be approved in order to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

• Lab journals
• Visit to/from companies
• Tests

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

MB104314 Marine biology, BIA2001 Marine ecology, and MB201812 Microbiology and hygiene or BTA1001 General microbiology.

Course materials

Will be specified at the start of the semester

Credit reductions