BL5803
Health and Disease
2016-2017
20
10
SCQF level 11
Both
Academic year(s): 2016-2017
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Both
Planned timetable:
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 optimizing fish welfare and developing sustainable and ethical aquaculture practices will be assessed critically.