Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
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Aquaculture, Environment, and Society
- Spring 2025
- Next course: 31. March - 16. April 2025
- CMM/CRD Elective Course | 6 ECTS
- Course:CMM1204
About the course
The course focuses on the interplay between aquaculture and the environment with a focus on principles and concepts related to the ecology of aquaculture. Different aquaculture systems and production methods will be examined. The major theme will be environmental aspects of aquaculture. This includes feed-stuff problems, alternative fish feed ingredients and IMTA approaches (Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture). The course will also consider societal impacts of aquaculture.
Instructors
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can compare different aquaculture systems, production methods, breeding programs.
- can recognise common constraints involved in aquaculture at different levels.
- can describe the components and processes of aquaculture systems that interact with the environment.
- can outline main regulations and typical environmental monitoring schemes.
- can discuss how aquaculture can impact local and regional societies
Prerequisites: No prerequisites registered for the course
Assessment: 10% class participation; 15% presentation; 35% paper; 25% role playing game; 15% written exam
Final Exam: Assignment