Aquaculture
Knowledge: The student:
- Has basic knowledge of the adaptations of the organisms to the aquatic environment.
- Has a broad knowledge on the importance of water quality and treatment, particularly under farming conditions.
- Is familiar with the production of live feed.
- Has knowledge of the general principles of farming including fish health management of salmon, Atlantic halibut, cod and cleaner fish.
- Has knowledge of the aquaculture industry of selected species, in relation to history, organization, legislation, production volume and challenges.
- Has insight of the welfare aspects of the aquaculture production and the sustainability, as well as of the main factors affecting seafood quality.
- Has knowledge of the research and challenges in Norwegian aquaculture.
Skills: The student:
- Can explain the principles used in the farming of aquatic species, from egg to harvest.
- Can collect and use relevant published information on various issue related to Aquaculture.
- Can update his/her knowledge in the field of Aquaculture.
General competence
The student:
- Can discuss and exchange opinions on the actual challenges in the aquaculture industry.
- Can communicate results and theories both orally and in writing.
Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.
Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3
To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from Written school examination to digital oral examination on this course in the spring of 2020.
Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.