Study Programmes 2015-2016
ZOOL0218-4  
Aquariology
Duration :
30h Th
Number of credits :
Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)3
Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS)3
Master in oceanography (120 ECTS)3
Master in oceanography (120 ECTS)3
Specialised master in aquaculture2
Lecturer :
Christian Michel
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
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
* ...
Learning outcomes of the course :
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.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Basic scientific knowledge, level Bachelor in Biology (or similar)
Good command of french language
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Included into cursus :

* Guided and critical visit of Liège University Aquarium.
* Aquariologic material, devices and techniques.
* Water analysis and diagnose.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
8 lessons (Duration : 2 h 30) during the 3 last months of civil year, monday morning, Zoological Institute.
Recommended or required readings :
196 pp syllabus, recent papers, tables, ...
Assessment methods and criteria :
Oral examination.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
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