AQX252 Production management in Aquaculture

The course provides an introduction to key topics in production management in Norwegian aquaculture. Students will be introduced to principles of production management, risk management, regulations, and various types of management tools, including biomass control systems, environmental monitoring, monitoring of fish welfare and health, with an introduction to measures/procedures in case of compromised health conditions in the facility. Strategies for smolt production and fish transfer to seawater in various types of facilities are covered in digital lectures and exercises. Additionally, feeding strategies and season/facility-adapted feeding regimes are also discussed.

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student must:

• have theoretical and practical knowledge of planning and management tasks as well as management tools in Norwegian aquaculture, with an emphasis on salmon production

Skills

After completing the course, the student must:

• have the ability to independently use acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in effective production management in Norwegian aquaculture - where both the economy, the environment and fish welfare are taken into account

General competence

After completing the course, the student must:

• have an overview of and knowledge of important areas within production management in Norwegian aquaculture, and the ability to contribute independently in practical implementation