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BI1011 - Salmon Biology in Aquaculture - production, handling and environment

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Lab reports 30/100
School exam 70/100 4 hours D

Course content

Introduction to salmon biology and lifecycle part I. Phylogenetic development in fish. Anatomy. Fresh water phase, egg development, hatching and start-feeding. Introduction to recirculation technology and hatchery production. An introduction to environmental impacts of salmon farming - sustainability. Animal welfare including stress. Vaccination and diseases. Salmonid nutrition.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • Basic biological knowledge of salmon biology and life cycle.
  • Practical knowledge of animal husbandry and follow-up of a life cycle in salmon from the egg stage to the start-ready fry and thus a good understanding of professional ethics throughout a semester.
  • Basic knowledge of water chemistry and recycling plants
  • Basic knowledge of how aquaculture can affect the marine environment.
  • Basic knowledge of the principles of sustainable aquaculture and that technology must be compatible with the nutritional and welfare needs of the fish.
  • Basal experience in nutrition and nutritional needs in salmonids.
  • Introduction to fish diseases and vaccines in aquaculture.
  • Knowledge of effects on fish health, fish welfare, and environmental interactions of farming.

Skills:

  • Master biological methods and professional tools for holding and handling salmon at all stages of life.
  • Must be able to apply their knowledge to understand and contribute to solutions of biological and operational issues.
  • Perform simple laboratory experiments in an efficient manner within requirements for HSE (health, safety and environment), as well as analyze and evaluate results from these.
  • Be able to reflect independently on academic issues and challenges and work independently in multidisciplinary teams.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures

Practical exercises: First term includes handling and work with salmon eggs and start-feeding. Dissection of fish. Exercises will be summarized in two reports. These will be assessed as 30% of the total grade.

Thematic excursions/projects at commercial aquaculture facilities such as hatcheries, sea-pens and slaughteries. The reports from the excursions will be evaluated as approved/not-approved.

Compulsory assignments

  • Attendance lab
  • Excursion

Further on evaluation

The course consists of two assessment components: Lab reports (30%) and a written exam (70%). Both components are given an individual grade. If both are passed a final grade will be calculated.

In case of fail:

  • A final exam is held during the exam period each semester
  • A revised version of lab reports can be resubmitted

Improvement of grade:

  • A final exam is held during the exam period each semester
  • Follow teaching and lab work again and submit new lab reports

Appealment of grade:

  • The written exam and lab reports can be appealed within three weeks after the grade is given.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Aquaculture - Engineering (BIHAV)

Required previous knowledge

None

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
BI1008 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biology

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 70/100 D 2024-11-26 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 turkis sone Sluppenvegen 14 40
SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL520 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Autumn ORD Lab reports 30/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 70/100 D 2025-06-02 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring ORD Lab reports 30/100
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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