Farming and Health Management of Aquatic Organisms
The course focuses on the biology and farming of the main commercial species of fish and shellfish. A brief presentation of the farming seaweeds will also be included. The main farming systems will be presented and discussed, with particular emphasis on the management of the health of the farmed organisms. The course will Include:
- Overview of the global and Norwegian aquaculture sector.
- Biological characteristics and farming methods of the main freshwater and marine water aquatic species.
- Main disease problems and their control measures that can appears in the different farming systems.
Knowledge
The student:
- has an overview of the history of aquaculture and its main principles.
- has a basic knowledge of the adaptation of fish’s structure and physiology to life in the aquatic environment.
- has a basic knowledge of the general principles regarding the sustainable farming of the main commercial fish and shellfish species, including the main farming systems both in fresh and marine water environments.
- has an overview of the main principles of health management approaches used in aquaculture, including water quality treatment and control strategies of the main infectious diseases.
- is familiar with research and development in the field of fish farming and health management.
Skills:
- can find, evaluate and use published information to solve relevant problems.
General competence:
- has insight into professional ethical and animal welfare issues regarding aquatic animal farming.
- can communicate relevant academic topics both in writing and orally.
- is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the area of aquaculture.
Theory
Compulsory
Compound assessment
Written exam (SK): 4 hours. 100 % of the final grade. Norwegian grades A-F.
Coursework (AK): One multiple choice test. 0 % of the final grade. Approved / Not approved.
Laptop, pen, ruler and English/Norwegian dictionary.
Generating answers using artificial intelligence and submitting them wholly or partially as one’s own response is considered cheating.