BL5826 Sustainable Aquaculture: Production Systems and Management

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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.

Availability restrictions

Available only to those admitted to study Sustainable Aquaculture programmes or modules online

Planned timetable

N/A

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

Module coordinator

Dr A O Ekpeki

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

Module Staff

Mr Akpojotor Ekpeki, Dr Neil Hazon, Dr Jonathan 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 modern aquaculture production and practices, such as ponds, tanks, raceways, RAS, cages and offshore. Environmental, social and economic sustainability of aquaculture depends on an understanding of the interactions of differing but complementary management structures. This module will address the particular important component of production management, and a detailed consideration of factors which contribute to successful management of such production systems such as feed conversion efficiency, stocking density and the provision of larvae and juveniles in sufficient number and quality to maximise production efficiency.

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

self-paced with some guidance 1 lecture (recording) per week (10 weeks) 1 tutorial (synchronous) linked to topics 1-4 (4 weeks) 1 seminar (synchronous) linked to topics 1 & 2 (2 weeks) 1 practical (recorded, guided worksheet) linked to topics 3 & 4 (2 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

18

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

Guided independent study hours

130

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Describe the diversity of cultured aquatic species, production systems and regions.
  • Analyse different types of production systems in terms of suitability for specific scenarios.
  • Understand the key principles of water quality parameters, monitoring and management.
  • Design a production system and management plan for a specific culture species.
  • Develop proper record keeping plans and procedures for a specific production system.
  • Demonstrate relevant data analysis skills for management and decision support.