Course content

Water quality and water treatment

Storage units

Transportation

Instrumentation, monitoring and regulation

Feeding

Breeding of salmon, marine fish and algeas

International aquaculture

Selected field of science

Learning outcome

Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:

have a good understanding of operational conditions and techniques connected to both land and seabased farms.

have knowledge of operations and equipments used in fish farming.

be able evaluate research work and new products within the aquaculture industry.

have knowledge of importance of cleaning and hygiene for keeping good fish health and environment.

  

Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:

have knowledge of management planning according to production rate, water source, seasonal changes and technological solutions to secure fish welfare and economy.

be able to calculate the biomass and dimension of the launch of fish based on water temperature, growth and allowed amount of production in sea.

be able to work at the laboratory with selected tasks

   

Læringsutbytte - Kompetanse:

have understanding of relevant issuses. 

are able to communicate and discuss issues with others within aquaculture industry

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogiske metoder:

Lectures. Excursions to aquaculture farms.Laboratory course.    

Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:

Mandatory laboratory course.Mandatory guest lectures.Mandatory field trips to aquaculture farms

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignment

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

MB104212 Marine biology and ecology, MF104412 Applied physics for biomarine innovation and MB201812 Microbiology and hygiene