Courses: BIO206 Fish Nutrition - Spring 2024




ECTS Credits

10

Level of Study

Master/phd

Language of Instruction

English

Teaching semester

Autumn.

This course has a limited capacity, enrolment is based on application. The application deadline is Wednesday in week 33 for the autumn semester. https://www.uib.no/en/matnat/53431/admission-courses-limited-capacityPlease see this page for more information. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a seat in https://fsweb.no/studentweb/login.jsfStudentweb no later than Monday the week after the deadline.

It is compulsory to attend the first lecture/orientation meeting, or you risk losing your seat. If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must contact the Study Section (mailto:studie.bio@uib.nostudie.bio@uib.no). The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on https://mitt.uib.no/login/ldapMitt UiB.

Place of Instruction

Bergen

Objectives and Content

The course will provide an introduction to the various feed components' nutritional impact on growth, development, reproduction, health and quality of farmed fish. This involves learning about the fish's digestive system and the various nutrients' digestion, absorption, metabolism and biochemical function. The course also covers relevant undesirable substances in feed that can be a challenge for the health and for the seafood product produced. Students will also learn about alternative resources and substances used in fish feed, and the legislation that the FSA and the industry must deal with in this area. The course builds on the basic knowledge of biology and biochemistry.

Learning Outcomes

Required Previous Knowledge

or equivalent courses in fundamental biology and physiology.

Recommended Previous Knowledge

BIO100 Introduction to Evolution and Ecology (10 ECTS), BIO102 Organismal Biology 2 (10 ECTS), BIO203 Introduction to Aquaculture (10 ECTS) and MOL100 Introduction to Molecular Biology (10 ECTS), or equivalent courses.

Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap

10 ECTS overlap with MAR253 (10 ECTS, discontinued course).

Access to the Course

In order to be admitted to the course, you must be admitted to a study programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and fulfill required previous knowledge.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and term paper.

Compulsory Assignments and Attendance

Approved compulsory activities are valid for 6 semesters, including the semester of completion. Compulsory activities have to be passed in order to take the exam.

Forms of Assessment

Examination Support Material

Grading Scale

Grading scale A-F, where grade A is the highest passing grade, and grade F is a fail.

Assessment Semester

The written digital exam is held in both semesters. In semesters with no teaching, the exam is held early in the semester.

Reading List

The literature list will be available by July 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Course Evaluation

Students will evaluate the course in accordance with the quality assurance system at UiB and the Department. You can find course evaluations in the %20https://quality.app.uib.no/Quality Assurance Reports.

Programme Committee

The Programme Board is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the course.

Course Administrator

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences by the Department of Biological Sciences has the administrative responsibility for the course.

Contact Information

Contact the Study Section at the Department of Biological Sciences (mailto:studie.bio@uib.nostudie.bio@uib.no).