Course - Aquaculture - BIA2002
BIA2002 - Aquaculture
About
New from the academic year 2020/2021
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | D |
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 candidate will be able to describe:
todays status and future potential for the aquaculture sector;
how to perform aquaculture of selected species (salmon in particular;
methods and equipment that are used in aquaculture;
methods to maintain animal welfare.
Skills:
The candidate will:
be able to write lab reports on scientific format;
be able to use program for analysis of own data;
can dissect, and take samples from salmon;
can perform other selected laboratory tasks.
Competence:
The candidate will:
have sufficient background to assess project work and new products within aquaculture;
be able to communicate with experts within aquaculture.
Learning methods and activities
Pedagogiske metoder:
Lectures (40 hours). Excursions to aquaculture companies (10 hours). Laboratory course (20 hours). Course material will be presented within a new digital framework.
Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:
Mandatory laboratory course (20 hours).Mandatory guest lectures.Mandatory 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.
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
4 hours digital exam
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biomarine innovation (298BMI)
Biotechnology (427BT)
Recommended previous knowledge
MB104212 Marine biology, Marine ecology, and MB201812 Microbiology and hygiene
Course materials
Will be specified at the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI2065 | 4.0 | ||
| MB201512 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2021
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Ålesund
- Marine Topics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral examination (1) 100/100 D
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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.
- 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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"