On successful completion of the course:
Knowledge: The student will be able to:
- Have an overview on fish adaptation to aquatic environment.
- Have a broad knowledge on water quality and treatment, and their importance in production.
- Have an overview on Norwegian aquaculture production, history, organisation and legislation, production volume and challenges on farmed species
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of the general principles of farming including fish health management of salmon, Atlantic halibut, cod and cleaner fishes
- Have an overview on production protocols of live feed and importance in larviculture.
- Have insight in welfare aspects in aquaculture production, sustainability and main factors affecting seafood quality
- Have knowledge of research and challenges in Norwegian aquaculture
Skills: The student should be able to:
- Explain the principles used in the farming of actual species from egg to harvest
- Update knowledge in the subject area.
- Have a good command of relevant technics on a theoretical plan.
General competence:
The student should be able to:
- Discuss actual challenges as welfare and sustainability in the aquaculture industry
- Communicate central concepts both in written and oral form.