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ZOOL0218-1

Aquariology


Duration :15h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
2nd year of Master's degree in oceanography, in-depth approach3
Holder(s) :Christian Michel
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
* ...
Course objective : Give to students knowledge and competence to perform maintenance, reproduction, and use of aquatic species in closed environment (freshwater and seawater). Teaching intended for the students in aquaculture, oceanography or biology.
Prerequisites : Basic scientific knowledge, level Bachelor in Biology (or similar)
Workshops : Included into cursus :

* Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium.
* Aquariologic material, devices and techniques.
* Water analysis and diagnose.
Organization : 7 lessons (Duration : 3 h 30) during the 3 last months of civil year, tuesday morning,
Zoological Institute.
Written notes : 196 pp syllabus, recent papers, tables, ...
Assessment : Oral examination.
Contacts : C. Michel
Tel : + 32 (0)4 366 5092 - Fax : + 32 (0)4 366 50 93
e-mail : Christian.Michel@ulg.ac.be




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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