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BIA2002 - Aquaculture

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course gives an introduction to aquaculture. It covers several types of organisms that are farmed in water. The farming procedures for selected species are described. Also the requirements that the organisms have, and how farmers can satisfy these requirements. Other fields are also covered: Environmental effects of aquaculture, aquaculture growth potential, innovation examples. The course has emphasis on salmonids and salmonid farming.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the students:

  • will be able to describe: todays status and future potential for the aquaculture sector
  • can describe how to perform aquaculture of selected species (salmon in particular
  • can use methods and equipment that are used in aquaculture
  • can use methods to maintain animal welfare

Skills - the students:

  • are able to write lab reports on scientific format
  • are able to use program for analysis of own data
  • can dissect, and take samples from salmon
  • can perform other selected laboratory tasks

Competence - the students:

  • have sufficient background to assess project work and new products within aquaculture
  • are able to communicate with experts within aquaculture

Learning methods and activities

Of total 200 hours exspected work load, the course includes lectures (40 hours), excursions to aquaculture companies (10 hours) and laboratory course (20 hours). Course material will be presented within a new digital framework.

Mandatory laboratory course (20 hours).

Mandatory guest lectures and field trips to aquaculture farms. The students must produce written reports form lab work and form field trips, and the reports are to be approved.

The candidates will be given up to 10 small tests during the course, at least 80% if these have to be approved in order to take the exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • Lab journals
  • Visit to/from companies
  • Tests

Further on evaluation

Mandatory assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Biomarine Innovation (298BMI)

Course materials

Will be specified at the start of the semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
BI2065 4.0 AUTUMN 2020
MB201512 7.5 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Marine Topics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Oral examination 100/100 E
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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.
Examination

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