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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
ZOOL0218-1  Aquariology
Duration :  15h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in oceanography, Research focus, 2nd yearToute l'année3
Holder(s) :  Christian Michel
Language :  French language
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)
Good command of french language
Workshops :  Included into cursus :

* Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium.
* Aquariologic material, devices and techniques.
* Water analysis and diagnose.
Organization :  8 lessons (Duration : 2 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
Curator of Aquarium-Muséum
Lecturer
Tel : + 32 (0)4 366 5007
Fax : + 32 (0)4 366 5093
e-mail : Christian.Michel@ulg.ac.be


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