Course description for 2022/23
Fish Biology
HAV1000
Course description for 2022/23
Fish Biology
HAV1000
The course will provide students with an overview of general biology and physiological systems in fish. They will also get an introduction to the biology of relevant aquaculture species. Fish life history, anatomy and physiology will be emphasized. Special adaptation of these species to the environment will be discussed in relation to the way in which they are produced in aquaculture.
Knowledge:
- Has a broad knowledge of selected aquaculture species biology, such as natural living, anatomy and physiology and special adaptations to their environment.
- is familiar to research and development work in the field of fish biology
- Can update their knowledge in the field of biology of relevant aquaculture species.
Skills:
- Can find, evaluate and refer to information and subjects related to the fish biology, and present this to highlight a problem
- Can perform dissection, sedation and blood sampling of fish
General competence:
- Have insight into relevant academic issues related to fish biology
- Communicate key subjects related to fish biology orally and in writing
- Exchange opinions and experiences with others with a background in the field of aquaculture and thereby contribute to the development of good practice
Compulsory
Lectures, work and discussions in learning groups, student presentations and laboratory exercises. The course responsible emphasizes the use of more learning activities where the students in various ways actively participate in the teaching. It is therefore important that the students are present in the classes and meet well prepared.
Compound assessment, grading scale Letter grades
- Compulsory participation, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Assessment Task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
- Oral examination, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
MAR2031 - Fish Biology - 10 credits