Course content

This course presents a few (3-5) selected research topics within aquaculture of salmonids in Norway. Theory, practical research work and reports are conducted within each topic. The topics will mostly be the same ones from year to year, but some adjustments may be made. The topics will be found within «Technology», «Salmon farming» and «Environmental interactions». Focus is on methods for aquaculture of salmonids in seawater, and how these methods can be improved (including methods for reducing environmental impacts). Most of the topics will be linked to the ongoing research at the Institute. Theory will include lectures and seminars where scientific reports/articles are discussed. Each topic will be led by a person with first-hand knowledge of the topic.

Theory and practical work is conducted within each topic, and the students will make reports / give presentation on the topics. All reports/presentations for the topics must be approved, and a participation of at least 80% of other obligatory activity (field work, lab work, visits). It is possible to apply for other report/presentation to replace a topic report/presentation.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the students:

• have a good understanding of a few selected topics within Norwegian aquaculture.
• have knowledge of research- and developmental work within these topics

Skills - the students:

• are able to plan and perform practical research work
• can work on sea-based aquaculture cages, based on rules and good practice

General competence - the students:

• has the ability to report personal project work within aquaculture, oral and written
• can discuss recent innovations within the selected topics

Learning methods and activities

Teaching is given as lectures and lab work / excursions / supervised work with results and reports.It is planned for full working days that are concentrated in the first half of the semester.

Each topic contains theory and background. Practical work / exercises / labs are carried out within each topic, and the students submit topic reports based on this. The reports must be in IMRoD format and must be approved. All theme reports and at least 80% of other mandatory activities (visits, lab) must be completed. Other reporting can, upon application, be approved as a substitute for a thematic report in the course.

Compulsory assignments

• Subject report
• Attending lab and excursions

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

MB104314 Marine biology and BIA2001 Marine ecology.

Required previous knowledge

BIA2002 Aquaculture

Course materials

Scientific reports and/or articles will be specified within each of the topics.