About this course

Production systems and management, fish welfare and fish health in intensive production systems, sustainable feed resources, breeding and genetics as tools in intensive production systems, robot- and AI-based camera-technology, and slaughter & processing in salmon farming.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student will acquire broad knowledge of production methods, management tools and the most important challenges throughout the value chain in intensive aquaculture production with special emphasis on fish welfare and sustainability, exemplified by Norwegian salmon production.

Skills

The student must summarise and apply the knowledge of the various production challenges to a comprehensive and balanced assessment of the various considerations for optimal decisions, e.g. in assessments regarding time for de-liceing, time of slaughter, colouring of fish or type of fish that are used at different locations.

General competence

Through semester assignments and presentations, the student will acquire assessment, collaboration and dissemination competence.

  • Learning activities

    26 hours lectures, semester assignments, presentations and colloquia / self-study.

  • Teaching support

    Lectures. Teachers will be available through e-mail, individual and group mentoring

  • Syllabus

    Lecture notes and selected articles/papers. An updated bibliography will be available on the course's Canvas page

  • Prerequisites

    AQX100

  • Recommended prerequisites

    AQX110 and experience from fish farming.

  • Assessment method

    Oral examination during the examination period. A-F

    Oral exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Written exam Karakterregel: Letter grades Hjelpemiddelkode: A1 No calculator, no other aids

  • About use of AI

  • Examiner scheme

    -

  • Mandatory activity

    Group work, exercises and student presentations. Participation in teaching is documented by answering control questions given on Canvas.

  • Notes

    Ved færre enn 6 studenter vil emnet gis med et alternativt undervisningsopplegg

  • Teaching hours

    26 hours lectures + group work and presentaions

  • Admission requirements

    Special requirements in Science