Required in stage
Optional in stage
Second term
Both terms
This year
Next year
Alternating years
External
Prerequisites
Identical coursesBasic Aquaculture (B-ODISEE-JPBWG7)
Vlaminck Ellen (coordinator) | Claeyé Joachim | Devos Liesbet | Vlaminck Ellen Aims
The learning outcomes for this course can be consulted here.
Previous knowledge
A. Previously required courses
The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the Education and Examination regulations.
B. Required competences
The student masters the skills as taught on a secondary education level.
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
3 ects. Basic Aquaculture (B-ODISEE-JLBWG7)
DutchFormat: Lecture
30 
First termClaeyé Joachim | Devos Liesbet | Vlaminck Ellen Content
The course covers the following items:
- General introduction on the importance of aquaculture in Flanders and the world
- Specific sub-aspects of aquaculture
- Fish biology
- Fish feed, growth and feed efficiency
- Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
- Cultivation of crustaceans, shellfish and algae
- Reproduction in fish
- Larval culture, reproduction and larval nutrition
- Aquaponics
- Health and health management
- Welfare
Course material
Study material can be consulted here.
Video recordings of each lecture (via Kaltura) will be provided throughout the course via Toledo.
A PowerPoint of each lecture will be available on Toledo.
Language of instruction: more information
Course is taught in Dutch. A guest teacher (or webinar) can give further explanation in English or French.
Format: more information
CAM and HAO: guided self-study. Video recordings of each lesson will be made available in two blocks. At the start and after each block there will be an consultation moment (more information about the practical organisation on Toledo). Students process the study material on an independent basis via the video recordings.
The information presented here regarding the organization of classes may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).
Evaluation
(B-ODISEE-H73798)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
The final grade for this course is achieved on the written exam. Correction for guessing is used in the multiple choice questions.
Distance Learning: The exam is normally planned on weekday evenings.
The information presented here regarding the organization of classes and evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).
A certificate "Aquaculture Basics" will be issued to the students who passed the evaluation.
Information about retaking exams
Same modality as in the first exam opportunity