MB201512

Aquaculture technology

Last taught 2020

Spring

Ålesund

Norwegian

Overview

24 candidates

Average grade

C

3.04

0.15

Pass rate

100%

1 points

Grade distribution
Average over time
Pass rate over time

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