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BT3115 - Primary production - Aquaculture and Fisheries

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Rapport 40/100
Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 3 timer

Course content

The students will gain an overview of the fishery and aquaculture industry in the word and more detailed in the Nordic countries.
Within fishery topics will include overview over relevant species, nutrient chains; fishing seasons; fishing gears function, optimal use, affect fish quality on quality; fishing vessels; initial fish processing, on shore or at sea; by catch/by product handling; regulations, quotas and international agreements; structural changes in the fish industry and sustainable fishery.

Learning outcome

The requirement for fish and seafood in the word is increasing. This can either be harvest from the sea, traditionally fishery or it can be produces trough aquaculture. These are complex systems and productions that may interfere with each other and the surrounding environment. The overall aim with the course is to give the students the necessary basic information about fishery and aquaculture. This should be set in overall view so the students are able to critically evaluate the factors which are important for a sustainable growth in the industry.
A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:
- discuss advantages and disadvantages with the two aquatic food primary production systems, fishery and aquaculture
- discuss important factors for performing a sustainable fishery and a sustainable aquaculture

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises, project work. Language of teaching is English, and the exam will be given in English only.

Course materials

Will be given at the start of the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Aqua Culture
  • Biotechnology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Rapport 40/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 2014-12-08 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Rapport 40/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 2015-06-04 09:00
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.
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