AQX252 Production Management in Aquaculture
Credits (ECTS):5
Course responsible:Turid Mørkøre
Campus / Online:Online
Teaching language:Norsk
Course frequency:Annually
Nominal workload:125 hours
Teaching and exam period:This course has teaching/evaluation in Spring parallel.
About this course
The course provides an introduction to key topics in production management in Norwegian aquaculture. It is divided into four modules: (1) production management, (2) feed and feeding, (3) fish health and welfare, and (4) regulations and reporting.
Students will be introduced to principles of production management, risk management, and various management tools, including biomass control systems, environmental monitoring, and monitoring of fish welfare and disease. The course also covers measures and procedures for handling health issues in aquaculture facilities. Additionally, feeding strategies and seasonal/site-adapted feeding regimes—both practical and economic aspects—are addressed.
Key aspects related to regulations and reporting will also be reviewed. The course is conducted in Norwegian, with digital lectures held one a week (14:15-16:00).
Learning outcome
Knowledge
After completing the course, the student must:
• have theoretical and practical knowledge of planning and management tasks as well as management tools in Norwegian aquaculture, with an emphasis on salmon production
Skills
After completing the course, the student must:
• have the ability to independently use acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in effective production management in Norwegian aquaculture - where both the economy, the environment and fish welfare are taken into account
General competence
After completing the course, the student must:
• have an overview of and knowledge of important areas within production management in Norwegian aquaculture, and the ability to contribute independently in practical implementation
Learning activities
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