Emnebeskrivelse for 2024/25
Akvakulturproduksjon og miljøeffekter
BIO5005
Emnebeskrivelse for 2024/25

Akvakulturproduksjon og miljøeffekter

BIO5005
The course provides an overview of aquaculture environment interactions and the environmental consequences of production. Special emphasis is placed on the production of salmonids, and how the environmental effects of this affect management and technology development.
Admission to the course follows the admission requirement in the study program Master in Life Sciences.

Knowledge: the candidate must

  • have a broad knowledge and overview of species in farming and farming practices all over the world
  • have in-depth knowledge of the ecological consequences of aquaculture
  • have in-depth knowledge of the ecological consequences of salmon farming, and how regulations and technology are designed to reduce these
  • have broad knowledge of the ethical challenges for sustainable development related to commercial farming,

Skills: the candidate should

  • be able to apply technical knowledge and relevant information from research and development to practical and / or theoretical issues related to aquaculture and its environmental effects

General competence The student must

  • be able to communicate about the most important issues, challenges and solutions within aquaculture and environmental impact
  • be able to update their knowledge within the subject area, exchange views and experiences and present knowledge-based opinions with others.
No costs beyond semester fee and syllabus literature.
Elective course in MSc Life Sciences. Theory topic.
In class and some online seminars and group discussions.
Each student will participate in class discussions, and complete some preparatory exercises, including a review of scientific articles and a class presentation, with an individual report on a specific topic submitted at the end of the course.

Compound evaluation, grading scale Letter grades

  • Assessment Task, critical review, comprises part of the grade.
  • Oral examination, comprises 20/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.
  • Written assignment, comprises 80/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.

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