Production of Salmonids

Knowledge

• Have necessary knowledge of key biology and technology areas related to broodstock, breeding, juveniles, smolt, on-growth, harvest and processing.
• Have updated knowledge about breeding, welfare, environmental impact and sustainability of salmon farming.
• Hold knowledge of new sustainable production forms.
• Hold knowledge about features of development within salmonid farming, how technology can be utilized to solve varoius challenges the industry is facing, and also its importance for the society.

Skills

• Can explain the production process for farmed salmon through all stages of development, from roe to processing.
• Can take well-founded choices for essential equipment in different phases of the production.
• Can reflect upon how choice of technology can affect the local environment and emissions from the farms.
• Can discuss societal challenges of salmon farming related to technology, production cycle, welfare, lice, escapes, production efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
• Can discuss how the environmental footprint of Norwegian aquaculture industry can be reduced.

General competence

• Can reflects upon positive and negative aspects of the Norwegian aquaculture industry, and compare with other relevant food production.
• Have insight into academic and ethical issues in the field of salmonid farming.
• Can collect, use and refer international research-based literature for highlighting various issues in salmon farming.
• Can exchange own views and experiences with others, thereby contributing to a better academic understanding for the group as a whole.