University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: Both

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on the Undergraduate Certificate in Sustainable Aquaculture

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module will address the essential aspects of fish and invertebrate biology including anatomy, physiology and environmental requirements. Subjects studied will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, nervous, digestive sensory endocrine reproductive systems and life cycle of invertebrate and vertebrate aquaculture species. These parameters will be examined in the context of biological requirements and sustainable aquaculture; production methods and technology, effect of water quality, disease, nutrition and environmental impact.

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

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr N Hazon
Module teaching staff: Dr J A David
Module coordinator email nh1@st-andrews.ac.uk