History, status and prospects of aquaculture

Special aspects regarding breeding plans in aquaculture

Breeding programs in salmon, tilapia, marine species and shellfish

Optimisation of fish breeding programs

The genomic toolbox used in aquaculture

Gene editing and sterile fish in aquaculture

Interaction between farmed and wild fish

Calculation of breeding values  

Designs for variance component estimation

The use of optimal contribution procedures in fish breeding programs

On the use of GMO in aquaculture

Organisation of breeding programs

Students will acquire broad knowledge in:

• Use of traditional and modern fish breeding methods, including how specific breeding programs for various important aquaculture species are structured.
• Important biological prerequisites for various species, tagging methods, economic and environmental assessments and the use of genetic engineering methods in aquaculture.

Students will acquire skills in:

• Evaluate different breeding strategies that can be used in fish breeding and be able to design simple programs that both provide high genetic gain and keep inbreeding at an acceptably low level.

The student must also achieve general competence in collaboration through group work and the ability to find holistic solutions where different considerations are reflected.