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BL5803   Health and Disease

Academic year(s): 2015-2016

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Planned timetable: TBC

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.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC