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BL4801 Aquaculture and Fisheries

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: Both

Availability restrictions: Not available to undergraduate students

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides an introduction to the global importance of aquaculture with fisheries industries worldwide. The module will compare both aquaculture and fishing industries with terrestrial, agricultural sources of food production. The global markets for aquaculture, fisheries and agricultural products will be assessed. The environmental interactions of aquaculture will be discussed with relation to the definition of, and development of, sustainable aquaculture practices. The principles of developing sustainable aquaculture in different global environments/conditions will be discussed.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Distance Learning : 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 = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100% TBC

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr N Hazon
Module teaching staff: Dr J A David