Aquaculture

Code:

BIOL3004

Acronym:

BIOL3004

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Biology
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	45	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To obtain the basic knowledgement about aquaculture and the species produced in Portugal in terms of biology and systems that may be utilized. To obtain the necessary tools for the management of an aquaculture fish farm.

Learning outcomes and competences

Understanding of the basic knowledgement about aquaculture production of freshwater and marine species.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

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Program

I. INTRODUCTION Aquaculture definition. Development of aquaculture in the World, in Europe and in Portugal. Extensive, semi-intensive and intensive production. II. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, suspended matter, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, carbon dioxide, light, salinity and hardness. III. CRITERIA FOR SPECIES SELECTION Biological, market and geographic criteria. IV. CRITERIA FOR LOCAL A - ON LAND Land price, water quantity and quality, topography, soil, organic matter in sediments, land accessibility and roads available to the site. B - ON WATER Wind velocity and wind direction, waves, bathymetry and currents. V. PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Description of all the systems utilized in aquaculture. Vantages and disadvantages of each one of these systems: ponds, tanks, raceways, silos, cages, submersible cages, enclosures and long-line. Reproduction of freshwater and marine fishes. VI. SPECIES PRODUCED In freshwater: trout and ell. In seawater: molluscs (oyster, clam and mussel), crustacea (shrimp) and fish (European sea bass, gilthead sea bream and turbot).

Mandatory literature

Lucas & Southgate; Aquaculture. Farming Aquatic Animals and Plants
Pillay; Aquaculture. Principles and Practices
Landau; Introduction to Aquaculture
Stickney; Aquaculture . An introductory Text
Pillay & Kutty; Aquaculture. Principles and Practices
Barnabé; Aquaculture. Volume I & II

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical classes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	0,00
Total:	0,00

Eligibility for exams

Final Theoretical and Theoretical-Practical examen. It is compulsory the attendance to practical classes. Students must not miss to more of ¼ of the total number of practical foreseen. Exceptions are made for worker students. The student that obtained approval in the previous year may ask, at the beginning of that year, by e-mail to be dispensed of the practicals.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Examen: Theoretical Part (14/20) + Theoretical-Practical Part (6/20). Approved with 9,5 values in examen.

Examinations or Special Assignments

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Internship work/project

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Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

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Classification improvement

Final Examen during the period legaly defined. Theoretical Part (14/20) + Theoretical-Practical Part (6/20).

Observations

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