n.MA.ENR.AqSy.18FS (Aquaculture Systems) 
Modul: Aquaculture Systems
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Nr.
n.MA.ENR.AqSy.18FS
Bezeichnung
Aquaculture Systems
Credits
3

Beschreibung

Version: 1.0 gültig ab 01.02.2018
Studiengang
Degree Program		 MSc in Environment and Natural Resources
Arbeitsaufwand
Workload		 3 ECTS
Modulleitung
Module Coordinator		 Dominik Refardt
Dozierende
Lecturers		 Boris Pasini, Constanze Pietsch, Fridolin Tschudi
Eingangskompetenzen
Entry Requirements
  • Basics of Biology, microbial processes, chemistry, physics of water, systems engineering
  • good knowledge of MS Excel
Ausgangskompetenzen
Learning Outcome and Competences		 Students can
  • differentiate various aquaculture systems and their characteristics.
  • explain the concept of operations of an aquaculture (in particular recirculating aquaculture systems) and assess it quantitatively.
  • name important factors for wish welfare and explain how they are ensured in aquaculture systems.
On a more general level, students
  • can evaluate concepts of operations.
  • have in-depth knowledge of technical systems that involve biological and microbial processes.
  • can explain processes for water treatment.
  • have experienced the challenges for businesses that are created by a regulatory environment, a competitive situation, and ethical principles.
Inhalte
Module Content		 Fish biology​
  • Anatomy, physiology, and behavior of fish (with particular emphasis on aquaculture).
  • Requirements for fish husbandry in systems with water treatment
  • Fish health in aquaculture: ectoparasites, infectious diseases, stress, injuries.
  • Reproduction in aquaculture
Technology
  • Process flow diagrams of recirculating aquaculture systems.
  • Mathematical modeling of and material flow analysis of metabolic products in recirculating aquaculture systems.
  • Dimensioning of steps involving microbial processes and their technical control
  • Modelling of gas transfer (O2, CO2, N2)
  • Efficiency and mechanisms of photochemical sterilization
  • Hydraulics: computer-aided calculation of pressure loss in piping systems.
  • Energy balance: metabolic and technical energy flows in recirculating systems.
Operation
  • Operating procedures and terminology in fish production
  • Use of modeling to obtain the most economical age structure of fish stocks in an aquaculture.
  • Quality management of feed: contaminations.
Extended concepts
  • Microalgae as raw material for feed
  • Aquaponics: nutrient recycling from aquaculture systems via plants
  • Economy of polyculture systems
Lehr-/Lernmethoden
Teaching / Learning Methods		 Lectures, exercises, field trips, self study.
Leistungsnachweis
Assessment of Learning
Outcome		 Oral exam and case study
Bibliographie
Bibliography		 distributed during the module by the lecturers
Unterrichtssprache
Language		 english
Bemerkungen
Comments		 Die Modulleitung entscheidet über die Möglichkeit von Nachbesserungen schriftlicher Arbeiten (StO § 11) und Nachprüfungen (StO§ 12).

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