BL2802 Fish and Invertebrate Biology (by Distance Learning)

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students registered on online, distance learning Sustainable Aquaculture courses

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr N Hazon

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr J A David

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will address the essential aspects of fish and invertebrate biology including anatomy, physiology and environmental requirements. Subjects studied will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive sensory endocrine reproductive systems and life cycle of invertebrate and vertebrate aquaculture species. These parameters will be examined in the context of biological requirements and sustainable aquaculture; production methods and technology, effect of water quality, disease, nutrition and environmental impact.

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour on-line lectures and 2 hour interactive on-line learning each week over 12 weeks.

Scheduled learning hours

60

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

40

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

BL2802 Fish and Invertebrate Biology (by Distance Learning)

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students registered on online, distance learning Sustainable Aquaculture courses

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr N Hazon

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr J A David

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will address the essential aspects of fish and invertebrate biology including anatomy, physiology and environmental requirements. Subjects studied will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive sensory endocrine reproductive systems and life cycle of invertebrate and vertebrate aquaculture species. These parameters will be examined in the context of biological requirements and sustainable aquaculture; production methods and technology, effect of water quality, disease, nutrition and environmental impact.

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour on-line lectures and 2 hour interactive on-line learning each week over 12 weeks.

Scheduled learning hours

60

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

40

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.