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| ZOOL0218-1

 | Aquariology

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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr | |
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| Holder(s) : | Jacques Voss | |
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| Course contents :
| Aquarium is a closed system considered as an artificial ecosystem. Building and maintenance are considered, in particular :
- Materials
- Light
- Water chemistry
- Filtration (Life Support System)
- Food end feeding
- Transportation of live animals
- Fish pathology
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| Course objective :
| Introduction to maintenance, reproduction, and use of aquatic species in closed environment (freshwater and seawater). Teaching intended for the students in aquaculture, oceanography or biology. | |
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| Prerequisites :
| Bachelor in Biology (or similar) | |
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| Workshops :
| At least 3 half days :
- Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium
- Aquariologic material, devices and techniques
- Water simple analysis and diagnose
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| Organization :
| 5 to 6 lessons (Duration : 2 h 30) during the 3 last months of civil year, probably on tuesday morning. | |
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| Written notes :
| 196 pp syllabus, recent papers, tables, ... | |
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| Assessment :
| Oral examination | |
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| Contacts :
| J. VOSS Tel : + 32 (0)4 366 5092 - Fax : + 32 (0)4 366 5093 - e-mail : J.Voss@ulg.ac.be | |
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