BL5805 Local and Global Impacts of Aquaculture

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 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 environmental impact of aquaculture practices on both local and global scales. Understanding the environmental impact of aquaculture practices is central to improving and developing sustainable aquaculture.

Assessment pattern

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

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 hours of lectures (x 5 weeks) and 3 hours of tutorials (x 3 weeks).

BL5805 Local and Global Impacts of Aquaculture

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 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 environmental impact of aquaculture practices on both local and global scales. Understanding the environmental impact of aquaculture practices is central to improving and developing sustainable aquaculture.

Assessment pattern

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

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

4 hours of lectures (x 5 weeks) and 3 hours of tutorials (x 3 weeks).