The course gives an overview over technical equipment used in aquaculture production, how it function and is constructed. The course is divided in three modules, 1. Water transport and water treatment, 2. Production units, 3. Additional necessary equipment.

The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge on technical equipment, methods and systems that are nessessary for aquaculture production.

Lectures and exercices are used as learning method. Models of components will also be shown to increase the understanding of the function.

Teachers are available in the course period by phone and e-mail.

Bachelor degree in life science or ongoing bachelor degree studies at NMBU.

AQF200, or equivalent.

Written examination, 3 hours, counts 100%.

Lectures, exercises and homework, approx. 150 hours.

Special requirements in science

Activities consist of lectures and literature studies for a three week period ending with a written examination. The estimated activity includes 8 hours with lectures and theoretical exercises per week + individual literature studies.

This course is part of the university¿s total course offering in aquaculture (and aquaculture engineering), but is also suited for other student groups which have the required background. The course may be taken as a distance course but the examination must be taken at UMB or other approved institution.

The external and internal examiner jointly prepare the exam questions and the correction manual. The external examiner reviews the internal examiner's examination results by correcting a random sample of candidate¿s exams as a calibration according to the Department's guidelines for examination markings.