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BL5822 Advanced Welfare and Ethics

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides advanced knowledge of the welfare and ethical issues raised by current aquaculture practices. Animal welfare is rapidly developing as a major ethical issue within all areas of food production including aquaculture. Future development of sustainable aquaculture must incorporate ethical practices, optimising animal welfare and as a consequence improving the final product.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

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

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr J A David