AQ5816 - Current Trends in Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the fastest growing agro-business sector comprising the successful management and integration of five key topic areas - Disease, Sustainability, Feed & Nutrition, Animal Physiology and Breeding & Genetics. This subject takes a big picture view of each of these areas, and looks at the short to long term impact and development of each with a special focus on how to apply this knowledge within the aquaculture business sector. This subject also looks at major trends in aquaculture and the impact these may have in a rapidly growing food sector

Learning Outcomes

• Research and identify the key aquaculture areas under development and the impact these may have on the sector;
• Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address problems associated with a rapidly evolving food sector;
• Awareness of the recent advances and trends in aquaculture;
• Recognise and reflect on biological, social, ethical and environmental issues influencing future aquaculture production.

Subject Assessment

• end of semester exam (50%)
• quizzes or tests (30%)
• assignments (20%).

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