BL5801 Nutrition for Aquaculture

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 11

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.

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 provides advanced knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and nutritional requirements of key fish and invertebrate species and a critical assessment of the sustainability of feed production technology. It will also assess and discuss the relationship between clinical nutrition and fish health, the role of microbiota in fish nutrition and the importance of nutrition in developing optimal animal welfare.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE BL5806 OR TAKE BL5807

Assessment pattern

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

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Distance learning: 2 x 2-hour lecture (x 10 weeks) and 1 x 3-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)

BL5801 Nutrition for Aquaculture

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 11

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.

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 provides advanced knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and nutritional requirements of key fish and invertebrate species and a critical assessment of the sustainability of feed production technology. It will also assess and discuss the relationship between clinical nutrition and fish health, the role of microbiota in fish nutrition and the importance of nutrition in developing optimal animal welfare.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE BL5806 OR TAKE BL5807

Assessment pattern

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

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Distance learning: 2 x 2-hour lecture (x 10 weeks) and 1 x 3-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)