AQX120 Intensive Aquaculture

Knowledge

The student will acquire broad knowledge of production methods, management tools and the most important challenges throughout the value chain in intensive aquaculture production with special emphasis on fish welfare and sustainability, exemplified by Norwegian salmon production.

Skills

The student must summarise and apply the knowledge of the various production challenges to a comprehensive and balanced assessment of the various considerations for optimal decisions, e.g. in assessments regarding time for de-liceing, time of slaughter, colouring of fish or type of fish that are used at different locations.

General competence

Through semester assignments and presentations, the student will acquire assessment, collaboration and dissemination competence.