| Course title | Marine Aquaculture |
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| Course code | VURH/MAF |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Lesson |
| Level of course | Master |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional, Optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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This course offers an overview of the current state and practices of the World Marine Aquaculture. Oceans extend over 70% of the Planet Earth and is believed to be the home of over 20.000 fish species and 1.98 million species of animals and plants. Such habitat is an untapped resource that has the potential to be the future main source of healthy sustainable protein for the planet. Currently, only few species are commercially exploited. Lectures will go over the main marine species produced and the methods that are cultured in as well as the practical applications from the production of such species. 1. Introduction to Aquaculture. 2. Mariculture 3. Intensive Marine Aquaculture and Sustainability. 4. Cage Aquaculture. 5. Seabream Aquaculture. 6. Seabass Aquaculture. 7. Mollusks Aquaculture (Bivalves & others). 8. Microalgae's Aquaculture. 9. Live feed aquaculture. 10. Other Species. 11. Future species. 12. Marine Stock Enhancement.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Laboratory, Excursion
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| Learning outcomes |
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Course aims are to allow the students to learn about the current state of Marine Aquaculture production and demands. The students will broad their horizons and will be exposed to new species and cultured methods based on the marine environment. Learning about different culture methods and protocols allows students to diversify their knowledge, helping to develop their critical thinking and capacity to solve problems and take novel initiatives. Practical knowledge on Phytoplankton and Zooplankton culture at laboratory level will be achieved during the practical's.
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| Prerequisites |
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Recommended prerequisites are basic knowledge about biology and aquaculture.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Oral examination, Test, Seminar work
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters | Study plan (Version): Fishery and Protection of Waters (2022) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters | Study plan (Version): Fishery and Protection of Waters (2020) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters | Study plan (Version): Fishery and Protection of Waters (2022) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters | Study plan (Version): Fishery and Protection of Waters (2019) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters | Study plan (Version): Fishery and Protection of Waters (2021) | Category: Agriculture and forestry | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter |