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 provides an understanding of the diversity of species, value of markets and global trade of aquaculture products. The module will review the range of products for finfish and invertebrates. In particular the importance of value added and niche products will be examined in a variety of aquaculture products. The module will examine critically the different markets for aquaculture products; for example a comparison of subsistence farming in Malawi for local consumption with production of high value marine species for export in Brazil. For major aquaculture species such as salmon and shrimp the effects of the main market pressures on sustainable production such as use of medicines, food safety, quality and traceability will be discussed.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour on-line lectures and 2-hour interactive on-line learning each week over 10 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 : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

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