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MB102019 - BioMarine Value Creation

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100 20 minutes F

Course content

The topic gives an introduction to biomarine industry. The topic will give insight in both fishery and aquaculture. How marine resources are exploited will be taught through processing and production of seafood and marine ingredients. It will emphasize the presentation of value chains including fishery, harvesting and aquaculture. UNs sustainability goals and perspectives will be included and discussed in connection to the different levels of value chains.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student:

  • should be able to assess sustainable innovation opportunities in the biomarine area.
  • should have knowledge of UN's sustainable development goals
  • have knowledge of important marine by-products and ingredients
  • know examples of bioprospecting
  • know the Norwegian fishing industry and have knowledge about fishing methods
  • knowledge of the instrument for funding R & D

Skills - the student:

  • should be able to reflect on the sustainable possible use of various marine raw materials and constituents
  • to know opportunities and challenges in different parts of the industry
  • knowledge of selected companies in the marine value chain

Competense - the student:

  • should know current innovation and innovation processes within selected marine fields
  • know current Norwegian research institutions and marine clusters, and inhabit an overview of value creation in different parts of the biomarine industry

Learning methods and activities

Total work load is expected to be 200 hours. This includes lectures (36 hours). Guest lectures from industry (4-6 hours). Excursions to different companies (4 excursions of 4 hours each) followed by individual reports. Group work with written report and oral presentation. It is expected that students spend 120 hours for self study.

Compulsory assignments

  • Reports

Further on evaluation

Prerequiisites to enter the exam. Group assigment within relevant topic resulting in a short report and oral presentation from the members of the group. Reports from each excursion must be submitted. Participation of 80% of guest lecturer and at least 3 of 4 excursions. Students are challenged to engage in different topics prior to excursions and guest lectures.

Students may bring their own submitted reports to exam.

Specific conditions

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

Course materials

Reports and articles. Powerpoints from the lectures. Specific reports (in Norwegian)

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
MB203312 5.0 AUTUMN 2020
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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: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Biotechnology/Aqua Culture
  • Aqua Culture
  • Biology
  • Marine Topics
  • Environmental Science
  • Food Subjects
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 ORD Oral examination 100/100 F

2024-11-19 - 2024-11-21

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100 F
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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