Sustainable aquaculture

About this programme

The course will provide the student with basic knowledge in the field of Aquaculture. Chemistry 2, Biology 2, Mathematics 3b or 3c Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish. or Chemistry level 2, Biology level 2, Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Chemistry 2, Biology 2, Mathematics 3b or 3c Exemption granted from the general entry requirement of Swedish. or Chemistry level 2, Biology level 2, Mathematics Further level 1b or 1c The course will provide the student with basic knowledge in the field of Aquaculture. On completion of the course the student should, within each respective topic, be able to: Important aquaculture species and production systems. Background knowledge will be provided regarding the main aquaculture species including fish, shrimps, bivalves, other invertebrates and algae. Furthermore, we will present and explain the main aquaculture production systems and their respective pros and cons with regard to production and environmental impact. Reproduction in aquaculture species. The course will provide information on the main reproductive strategies that we encounter in aquatic organisms that are relevant for aquaculture. Moreover, critical genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors involved in reproductive physiology will be presented. Aquaculture breeding and genetics. Through this course, the student will be introduced to common breeding schemes in aquaculture specie