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Lecturer(s)
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Mráz Jan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Gebauer Radek, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Main topics of lectures: 1) Integrated multitrophic systems 2) Introduction to aquaponics 3) Construction of aquaponic systems 1 4) Construction of aquaponic systems 2 5) RAS interconnection and hydroponics 6) Plant management in aquaponics 7) Plant nutrition in aquaponics 8) Deficiencies of nutrients in aquaponics 9) Lighting in aquaponics 10) Protection of plants in aquaponics 11) Biofloc technology introduction 12) Biofloc technology 2 13) Biofloc technology 3 Exercise themes: 1) Planning and construction of aquaponic systems 2) Management of Aquaponic Systems 3) Plant nutrition in aquaponics 4) Planning and construction of biofloc systems 5) Biofloc systems management Study supporting materials at e-learning portal of USB (LMS Moodle): https://elearning.jcu.cz/course/view.php?id=2442
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Demonstration, Projection, Practical training
- Class attendance
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 14 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 14 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is give students theoretical and practical principles of aquaponics (fish culture in combination with plant cultivation, when plants use fish metabolites as fertilizers) and other alternative aquaculture systems. Students will gain detailed theoretical and practical experience with the planning, construction and management of alternative fish farming systems such as aquaponics, biofloc and other multitrophic systems.
Completion of the course provides basic theoretical and practical knowledge of alternative system technologies that aim to maximize the use of nutrients and water and the minimum production of waste products. In the course, students will get acquainted with the principles of operation of these systems, the principles for calculations and preparation of their design, the principles of their management and the basics of their economy. After completing the course, students will be able, based on objective, data-based judgment, to take an objective view of the evaluation of new farm projects, or their management and economics plans.
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Prerequisites
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knowledge of fisheries, recirculating aquaculture systems and fish nutrition
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Development of laboratory protocols
Active participation during practices, protocols elaboration, study of literature.
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Recommended literature
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Avnimelech, Y. Biofloc Technology. 3. vydání. World Aquaculture Society, 2014.
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Lennard, W. Commercial Aquaponic Systems. Austrálie, 2017.
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Resh, H.W. Hydroponic Food Production, 7. vydání. USA Florida, 2013.
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Sommerville, C. Small-scale aquaponic food production.. Řím, 2013.
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