spring 2022
BIO-3011 Advances in Aquaculture - 10 ECTS
Course content
The course is an advanced course in aquaculture covering topics such as fish genetics, fish disease and interactions between farmed and wild stocks. Focus is on relevant biotechnological developments and the sustainability of aquaculture practices in Norway. Commercial applications and ecological issues pertinent to fish biotechnologies and feed management are discussed. The course is organized into theoretical and practical modules. The practical part is both field- and lab-based, and involves the delivery of activity reports.Objectives of the course
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge:
- Have thorough knowledge about the principles of fish breeding with a focus on the interaction between genetics, nutrition and health.
- Learn the role of gut microbiota and its importance in promoting fish health and welfare in a nutritional context.
- Develop an understanding of the biological basis (molecular, cellular, physiological) controlling the reproduction, growth and condition of aquaculture species common to the Norwegian aquaculture industry.
- Have understanding of the challenges facing modern aquaculture industry with reference to environmental issues and interactions between farmed and wild fish stocks; transfer of diseases and parasites, the impact of escaped fish, and the threats and benefits of GM fish.
- Have knowledge of the general requirements needed for developing sustainable aquaculture practices.
Skills:
- Appraise the general theory, methods and techniques behind modern aquaculture practices.
- Knowing the principles of feed composition and management with focus on Atlantic salmon aquaculture.
- Have gained sufficient understanding of the interactions between open-ocean aquaculture and the environment to be able to point out main ecological impacts and possible mitigation measures.
- Obtain practical experience (hands-on) in techniques of artificial fertilization, chromosome manipulation, functional physiology and molecular biology.
General competences:
- Develop critical evaluation of scientific literature and ability to compare, discuss and summarize experimental work for communication to a specialist or general audience.
- Write scientific reports based upon the results of laboratory experiments and exercises.
- Organize work independently and develop basic teamwork skills.
Information to incoming exchange students
This module is open for exchange students with a bachelor degree in Biology.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=510412
Assessment
The exam consist of a 4 hour written exam. A graded scale of five marks from A to E for pass and F for fail.
Coursework requirements
In order to sit an examination, the student must complete and gain approval for the following coursework requirements:
- Participation to field/laboratory activities and delivery of a report (Pass/Fail).
Approved work requirements have a duration of 3 years, from the semester in which the work requirements were taken.
Re-sit exam:
There will be a re-sit examination for students that did not pass the previous ordinary examination.
- About the course
- Campus: Tromsø |
- ECTS: 10
- Course code: BIO-3011
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for arktisk og marin biologi
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