BL5824 Ornamental and Aquaria Production

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, Prof K Rana

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 animals produced by the ornamental and aquaria section of the aquaculture business. This sector of the aquaculture business has specific issues with relation to establishing sustainable aquaculture practices. In particular, the sustainability and ethical issues with reference to both captive breeding systems and wild caught fish supply will be examined and assessed for different trade sectors.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

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

BL5824 Ornamental and Aquaria Production

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, Prof K Rana

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 animals produced by the ornamental and aquaria section of the aquaculture business. This sector of the aquaculture business has specific issues with relation to establishing sustainable aquaculture practices. In particular, the sustainability and ethical issues with reference to both captive breeding systems and wild caught fish supply will be examined and assessed for different trade sectors.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

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