School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30006 Applied Fish Biology  
Co-ordinator: Prof David Hoole    Room: HUX027, Tel:33673  
Teaching Team:  
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Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
Applied Environmental Science Major (Level 3)
Applied Environmental Science Minor (Level 3)
Biology Major (Level 3)
Biology Minor (Level 3)
Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 3)
Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
None
Description

Over the past four decades the aquaculture and fisheries industries have increased at an incredible rate and in doing so they have provided numerous challenges for biologists. The decrease in global fish stocks has put increasing pressure on global aquaculture to develop a range of mono- and polyculture systems. The biological limitations to increasing fish production will be discussed. In addition, the contribution which advances immunology, disease biology and control, stress, reproduction and nutrition have made in meeting the demands of an increasing global human population will be evaluated.
Aims
To provide knowledge of those areas of fish biology which have a direct relevance in fish culture and manipulation.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, successful students will be able to:

Describe the main types of systems used in fish culture.
Evaluate those features of fish biology which may be necessary for successful aquaculture.
Describe selected areas of fish biology i.e. Immunology, disease, stress, nutrition, reproduction.
Consult and appraise relevant literature.
Prepare a consultation report on the suitability of a fish species for aquaculture.
Study hours
Lectures 20 Hours
Tutorials 8 Hours
Private study 100 Hours
Report preparation 22 Hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Report weighted 25%
REPORT - 2500 WORDS
In-course consultation report of 2500 words on the suitability of a particular fish species for aquaculture in a specified country
2: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 75%
UNSEEN EXAM - 2 HOURS
End of module two-hour examination consisting of 5 questions from which students choose 2.
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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