Spring.
The registration deadline for enrollment in the course is Thursday in week 2 for the spring semester. You will receive confirmation of whether you received a spot in
The time of the first lecture/orientation meeting can be found in the schedule on the course website or on the
Aquaculture supplies half of the total aquatic products for human consumption at the global scale. However, the production of aquaculture products has direct and indirect impacts on the environment, and the potential for negative impacts on human health. This course introduces the major sources of aquaculture impacts and their effects on the environment. The course will cover a wide spectrum of environmental issues resulting from expanding global aquaculture. These will include the competition for natural resources and the impact of direct organic pollution. Current issues are reviewed, and the risks and benefits of different systems are evaluated. The course will deal in depth with the impact of intensive aquaculture on wild fish populations, including the transfer of disease and parasites (sealice), the impact of escaped fish, and the threats and benefits of GM fish. Additional topics include habitat destruction, sourcing of feeds, antibiotic use, introduced species, and consumer knowledge.
The course content is based on lectures, selected reading material, and presentations by active researchers in the field. Learning activities include student-led discussions and short investigations. The evaluation of scientific literature and popular media is emphasized to encourage the development of critical thinking and the ability to articulate evidence-based opinions
The course aims to give the students an understanding of the impact of aquaculture on a global scale.
On completion, students
Basic subjects of Bachelor's in Biology, previous knowledge of aquatic systems and fish biology is an advantage
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Type of assessment: Continuous assessment, including a take-home exam
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