MB201512
Aquaculture technology
Last taught 2020
Spring
Ålesund
Norwegian
About this course
Content
Water quality and water treatment
Storage units
Transportation
Instrumentation, monitoring and regulation
Feeding
Breeding of salmon, marine fish and algeas
International aquaculture
Selected field of science
Learning outcomes
Læringsutbytte - Kunnskap:
have a good understanding of operational conditions and techniques connected to both land and seabased farms.
have knowledge of operations and equipments used in fish farming.
be able evaluate research work and new products within the aquaculture industry.
have knowledge of importance of cleaning and hygiene for keeping good fish health and environment.
Læringsutbytte - Ferdigheter:
have knowledge of management planning according to production rate, water source, seasonal changes and technological solutions to secure fish welfare and economy.
be able to calculate the biomass and dimension of the launch of fish based on water temperature, growth and allowed amount of production in sea.
be able to work at the laboratory with selected tasks
Læringsutbytte - Kompetanse:
have understanding of relevant issuses.
are able to communicate and discuss issues with others within aquaculture industry
Teaching methods
Pedagogiske metoder:
Lectures. Excursions to aquaculture farms.Laboratory course.
Obligatoriske arbeidskrav:
Mandatory laboratory course.Mandatory guest lectures.Mandatory field trips to aquaculture farms