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BL5805 Local and Global Impacts of Aquaculture

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

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 environmental impact of aquaculture practices on both local and global scales. Understanding the environmental impact of aquaculture practices is central to improving and developing sustainable aquaculture.

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: 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