Course - Primary production - Aquaculture and Fisheries - BT3115
BT3115 - Primary production - Aquaculture and Fisheries
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Report
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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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
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2014
Language of instruction: English
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- Aqua Culture
- Biotechnology
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
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 2014-12-08 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Rapport 40/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 60/100 2015-06-04 09:00
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"