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| ZOOL0218-3 | Aquariology
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Christian Michel |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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
* ... |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic scientific knowledge, level Bachelor in Biology (or similar) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Included into cursus :
* Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium.
* Aquariologic material, devices and techniques.
* Water analysis and diagnose. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 8 lessons (Duration : 2 h 30) during the 3 last months of civil year, tuesday morning,
Zoological Institute. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| 196 pp syllabus, recent papers, tables, ... |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination. |
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Contacts :
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| C. Michel
Tel : + 32 (0)4 366 5007 - Fax : + 32 (0)4 366 50 93
e-mail : Christian.Michel@ulg.ac.be |
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