Duration
40h Th, 20h Pr, 16h Vis.
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course looks at aquaculture production systems used around the world, the impact they can have on the environment and how to adapt them for sustainable production. It consists of the following parts:
- An introduction
- A review of the status of fisheries and aquaculture worldwide - self-study course
- The description, use and innovation of farming systems:
-extensive systems
- semi-intensive systems (caged)
-intensive systems (open and recirculating)
by looking at the choice of sites, water quality, water supply, oxygenation, feeders and ponds,
- Seaweed production systems
The production of algae, molluscs and crustaceans
- systems integration, diversification, multi-trophisation
-legislative aspects
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
This course enables students to learn about the variety of aquaculture production systems (inland and freshwater), to understand the ecological impacts of these systems and to understand how to improve them and integrate them into sustainable development.
This course gives students the tools they need for an integrated approach to the zootechnical aspects of a fish farming system. It also provides the basis for the design of fish farming systems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
No
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The ex caetedra course is given in 11 face-to-face sessions. It presents figures and zootechnical data.
The course is organized according to the various production systems and levels of aquaculture inteisification.
The final chapter provides an opportunity to process and critically analyze information on aquaculture in the media, in relation to the information provided in the course.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
The course is given in the first term according to a timetable drawn up by the BEE department secretariat.
Classes are held on the Sart Tilman Campus.
The course consists of 11 face-to-face sessions (3 hours), with numerous examples and exercises.
A technical visit to a company is organized.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Computerized slides
Books available in the UGeRAA library
Links to professional aquaculture websites
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
Open-ended questions will focus on the functioning of production systems and on the analysis of a short article on aquaculture.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Courses are attended at the campus du Sart-timan
Contacts
Dr. Carole Rougeot, associated professor
UGeRAA-ULg, Chemin de la justice, 10, 4500 Tihange
Tel : 085 274 159
C.Rougeot@uliege.be
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