BL1801 The Global Aquaculture Industry (by Distance Learning)
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 1
Curricular information may be subject to change
Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.
Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
10
SCQF level
SCQF level 7
Availability restrictions
Available only to students registered on online, distance learning Sustainable Aquaculture courses
Planned timetable
To be arranged.
Module coordinator
Dr N Hazon
Module Staff
Dr J A David
Module description
The module will introduce the concept and definition of aquaculture and describe the global industry in the main production regions. The module will also consider the concept of sustainability; outlining the major environmental, social and economic factors involved. Major species produced will be defined and grouped in terms of bony fishes (teleosts), shrimp, shellfish, algae and other species. The main issues and challenges relating to the development of sustainability in aquaculture will be introduced and discussed.
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
Guided independent study hours
40
BL1801 The Global Aquaculture Industry (by Distance Learning)
Academic year
2023 to 2024 Semester 2
Curricular information may be subject to change
Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.
Key module information
SCOTCAT credits
10
SCQF level
SCQF level 7
Availability restrictions
Available only to students registered on online, distance learning Sustainable Aquaculture courses
Planned timetable
To be arranged.
Module coordinator
Dr N Hazon
Module Staff
Dr J A David
Module description
The module will introduce the concept and definition of aquaculture and describe the global industry in the main production regions. The module will also consider the concept of sustainability; outlining the major environmental, social and economic factors involved. Major species produced will be defined and grouped in terms of bony fishes (teleosts), shrimp, shellfish, algae and other species. The main issues and challenges relating to the development of sustainability in aquaculture will be introduced and discussed.
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
Guided independent study hours
40