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Aquariology


Duration :15h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
Holder(s) :Jacques Voss
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
  • ...
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.
Prerequisites : Bachelor in Biology (or similar)
Workshops : At least 3 half days :
  • Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium
  • Aquariologic material, devices and techniques
  • Water simple analysis and diagnose
Organization : 5 to 6 lessons (Duration : 2 h 30) during the 3 last months of civil year, probably on tuesday morning.
Written notes : 196 pp syllabus, recent papers, tables, ...
Assessment : Oral examination
Contacts : J. VOSS
Tel : + 32 (0)4 366 5092 - Fax : + 32 (0)4 366 5093 - e-mail : J.Voss@ulg.ac.be




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 8/04/2005
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