University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides advanced knowledge of the factors that influence disease processes in cultured fish and invertebrates including viral, bacterial, parasitic and non-infectious disease. The wide range of specific causes of disease and pathology in farmed species will be discussed and the importance of operations and management on the development and impact of disease in optimising fish welfare and developing sustainable and ethical aquaculture practices will be assessed critically.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take BL5808 or take BL5809

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Distance learning: 2 x 2-hour lecture (x 10 weeks) and 1 x 3-hour tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Assessment pattern

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

Personnel

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