Introduction to Sustainable Production and Utilization of Bioresources 1

After completing the course, the student must have obtained:

Knowledge: After completion of the course, students will have:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the aquaculture industry globally

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Norwegian aquaculture industry, its environment and its sustainable development.

• Knowledge and understanding of food webs in the ocean

Skills: After completion of the course, the students will:•

Have the ability to select relevant scientific methods for research and developmental projects and discuss their successful aspects and shortcomings

• be able to formulate and a project, taking research ethics into account.

• be able to use outreach and communications tools to deliver information on scientific and social issues impacting the use and management of ocean food systems to specialists, stakeholders, the press, social media, and the general public.

• be able to present the knowledge acquired both orally and in writingGeneral competence: After completion of the course, the students will be able to:

• Competently discuss topics related to aquaculture techniques, salmon farming, global aquaculture and food from the ocean as well as sustainability

.• Can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes in relation to the production and utilisation of marine bioresources