Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Introduction to aquaculture : this course is about essentials aspects of aquaculture. First, one concept is explained in its theoritical aspect, then practical applications are detailed.
Three parts are defined :
- Introduction : historical notions, definition and statute of fishing and aquaculture
- Steps and cycle for the production of fishes
- Aquaculture for molluscs and crustaceans
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Preliminary notions and basis in order to understand aquaculture.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
General knowledges in biology, chemistry and physics, cellular biology, animal physiology.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Two teachers are in charge of the theory, explanations and discussions (during 6 periods of 2h30). Practical lessons (artificial reproduction of fishes) are organized in 3 sequences.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Presentiel (oral lessons in the Sart Tilman domain).
First quadrimester, based on the timetables of the teachers and students.
Practical lessons organized in the CEFRA infrastructure (see the section with the contacts) by the teacher (combination with timetable of the students participating to master GeRAA).
Recommended or required readings
Slides (see the dedicated section).
Books and other ressources are available at the library in CEFRA.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Charles Mélard,
CEFRA-ULg, Chemin de la justice, 10, 4500 Tihange, Belgium
Phone number : ++ 32 85 274 153
C.Melard@ulg.ac.be