Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in biology of organisms and ecology, research focus | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in oceanography, research focus | 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
This course gives through a synthetic approach of the aquaculture production. It is dived in 3 chapters:
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- 1. Introduction : Fisharies and aquaculture status.
- 2. Reproduction et larval rearing
-3. Nutrition, feeding and growth in aquaculture
-4. Genetic improvement
-5. Physiology and stress in aquaculture
-6. Rearing systems
-7. Algaes, molluscs and crustaceans production
-8. Marines fish production
-9. Ethical aspects and welfare.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The student has the bases necessary for the comprehension of the aquaculture problematic.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Biology and chemistry, cellular biology, animal physiology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The theoretical course (theoretical explanation and discussion) is provided by the teacher and is given in maximum 8 periods of 3 hours. T
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face teaching. First four-monthly period, schedule establishes by the secratariat of the BEE department.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Slides
Books available in the UGERAA library.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
The exam consists of a report of no more than 6 pages, due at the very beginning of the January session. The assignment focuses on a current issue in aquaculture chosen individually by each student. A 20-minute oral exam (question-and-answer format) on the report is administered during the session, according to the schedule.
The report must include an introduction/contextualization of the chosen topic, a discussion of the topic, a critical analysis (pros and cons), and a bibliography of no more than 10 to 15 references.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
RAS
Contacts
Prof. Carole Rougeot,
UGeRAA-ULg,
PLateforme d'aquaculture
B39F (P77)
Chemin de la ferme, 6,
Tél : 04/3663954
C.Rougeot@uliege.be