BL5810 Sustainable Aquacultre - Principles of Aquaculture

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to those admitted to study Sustainable Aquaculture programmes or modules online

Planned timetable

N/A

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A O Ekpeki

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Mr AO Ekpeki and Dr MD Powell

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides the core introduction for the degree pathways in Sustainable Aquaculture. It will define sustainable aquaculture within the context of developing food provision for an increasing population worldwide. The interactions of aquaculture with fisheries industries will be explored in terms of the origins of sustainable aquaculture and the sustainable supply of fish and seafood products. The global markets for aquaculture, fisheries and agricultural products will be assessed and the principles of developing sustainable aquaculture in different global environments will be discussed. A brief overview will be provided on the anatomy, biology, physiology, and behaviour of key species in aquaculture. An adaptive learning approach will allow students to address gaps in background understanding. The module will introduce students to the process of online learning including tools and study skills to help learners develop an effective study strategy for their chosen pathway.

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

self-paced with some guidance 1 lecture (as podcast style, recorded as a series of shorter episodes) per week (10 weeks) 1 hour per week synchronous tutorial (Q/A) or seminar (discussion) session (10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Discuss the history of aquaculture, its place in global food security and its relationship with the fisheries industry and other agricultural industries.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle of common plant, invertebrate and vertebrate species cultured.
  • Appraise the effects of species physiology on culture environments explaining how this affects system design and system operation.
  • Retrieve, organise and synthesise information from a range of sources, including bibliographic and web-based material.
  • Critically assess the relevance, significance and value of information from relevant multi-disciplinary sources.

BL5810 Sustainable Aquacultre - Principles of Aquaculture

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to those admitted to study Sustainable Aquaculture programmes or modules online

Planned timetable

N/A

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr A O Ekpeki

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Mr AO Ekpeki and Dr MD Powell

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides the core introduction for the degree pathways in Sustainable Aquaculture. It will define sustainable aquaculture within the context of developing food provision for an increasing population worldwide. The interactions of aquaculture with fisheries industries will be explored in terms of the origins of sustainable aquaculture and the sustainable supply of fish and seafood products. The global markets for aquaculture, fisheries and agricultural products will be assessed and the principles of developing sustainable aquaculture in different global environments will be discussed. A brief overview will be provided on the anatomy, biology, physiology, and behaviour of key species in aquaculture. An adaptive learning approach will allow students to address gaps in background understanding. The module will introduce students to the process of online learning including tools and study skills to help learners develop an effective study strategy for their chosen pathway.

Assessment pattern

Coursework - 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework - 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

self-paced with some guidance 1 lecture (as podcast style, recorded as a series of shorter episodes) per week (10 weeks) 1 hour per week synchronous tutorial (Q/A) or seminar (discussion) session (10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

20

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Discuss the history of aquaculture, its place in global food security and its relationship with the fisheries industry and other agricultural industries.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the life cycle of common plant, invertebrate and vertebrate species cultured.
  • Appraise the effects of species physiology on culture environments explaining how this affects system design and system operation.
  • Retrieve, organise and synthesise information from a range of sources, including bibliographic and web-based material.
  • Critically assess the relevance, significance and value of information from relevant multi-disciplinary sources.