Aquaculture

Code:

BIOL3004

Acronym:

BIOL3004

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2023/2024 - 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	84	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Knowing main biological and technological aspects involved in aquaculture production, with particular emphasis on the freshwater and marine species produced in Portugal. Obtaining the basic necessary skills for the biological management of an aquaculture unit.

Learning outcomes and competences

Obtaining the basic knowledgement on aquaculture production of freshwater and marine species.

Working method

Presencial

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

-

Program

I. INTRODUCTION
II. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
III. CRITERIA FOR SPECIES AND SITES SELECTION
IV. PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
V. MAIN AQUACULTURE SPECIES
Biological characterization, life cycle and reproduction; environmental parameters; culture techniques and feeding; main production problems. Situation in Portugal.
VI. SPECIAL TYPES OF AQUACULTURE

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)
Estudo autónomo	120,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Final Theoretical and Theoretical-Practical examen. The final theoretical examen can be replaced by 2 tests to be carried out during the semester (date to be confirmed in the first class). 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 9.5/20 values in the examen and 40% in each part.

The final theoretical examen (Theoretical Part) can be replaced by 2 tests to be carried out during the semester (each test has the quotation of 7/20). In this case, only the Theoretical-Practical part will be done during the normal exam period. If the student is not approved in these tests (< 40% in each test) can only have is final examination on the 2nd exam ("época de recurso").

Internship work/project

-

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

-

Classification improvement

Final Examen during the period legaly defined. Theoretical Part (14/20) + Theoretical-Practical Part (6/20). Approved with 9.5/20 values in the examen.

Observations

Professor in charge of curriculat unit (for contact): António Paulo Carvalho

Curricular unit jury:
Antonio Paulo Carvalho
Helena Peres