AQUACULTURE COURSES

Introductory Qualifications

Our Introductory level includes short term certified courses focused on specific areas and longer term undergraduate certificates providing a foothold for the next step in your career.

St Andrews
UMASS

Course Director
Dr Neil Hazon
nh1@st-andrews.ac.uk

Course Deputy Director
Dr Jonathan David

Institution
University of St Andrews

Location
Courses are delivered 100% online

Cost
See St Andrews website for current pricing.
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Undergraduate Certificate

 

Programme Description

This is a 40 week Introductory college level course on Global Sustainable Aquaculture. 

This course is ideal for those who do not have a degree and wish to study sustainable aquaculture to develop their career. Successful completion of this course could also lead to additional professional qualifications, providing an opportunity for you to study the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc

This qualification requires completion of 3 of the 5 module options of which The Global Aquaculture Industry and the Fish and Invertebrate Biology module are compulsory:

Fish and Invertebrate Biology

Fish and Invertebrate Biology (compulsory)

Address the essential aspects of fish and invertebrate biology including anatomy, physiology and environmental requirements.

Fish and Invertebrate Biology

Aquaculture Nutrition

Provides an introduction to the anatomy, physiology and nutritional requirements of key fish and invertebrate species.
Fish and Invertebrate Biology

Aquaculture Health

Provides an introduction to the disease processes in cultured fish and invertebrates including viral, bacterial, parasitic and non-infectious disease.
The Global Aquaculture Industry

The Global Aquaculture Industry

Introduces the concept and definition of aquaculture and describes the global industry in the main production regions.

Aquaculture: Products and Markets

Aquaculture: Products and Markets

Provides an understanding of the diversity of species, value of markets and global trade of aquaculture products.

Each module is divided into a series of topics with associated assessments, tutorials and case studies. There will be a monitored online examination at the end of each module.

Each topic requires around 4 hours study time. A new topic is published each week, but does not necessarily need to be completed that week. Each module usually takes between 6 – 12 weeks to complete, depending upon time available to study.

Entry Requirements

Students must have gained SQA Standard grade (1 or 2) or GCSE (A or B) or equivalent in English and Mathematics along with at least two higher (H) or at least one GCE A Level or equivalent in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Geography (or Geology), Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

In line with the University’s drive to widen access, additional evidence of relevant professional experimental learning (RPEL) may be taken into account for entry.

Interested?  Please email the course director or info@aquaculturecourses.com

 

University of Massachusetts Boston

Course Director
Jennifer Bender
jennifer.bender@umb.edu

Institution
UMASS Boston

Location
Courses are delivered 100% online

Cost
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Certificate in Sustainable Marine Aquaculture

 

Program Description

This program comprises three 14 week Introductory college level modules on Sustainable Marine Aquaculture. The program is via University of Boston Massachusetts whom offer both accredited (for UMASS students) and non-accredited options.

The non-credit certification in this field enables individuals to quickly gain basic knowledge for entry into the workforce. It also provides professional development options for individuals seeking to change positions, retrain for a new career, and especially for international workforce development, to obtain US institution credentials.

The non-credit online SMA certificate consists of three aquaculture core courses. Courses can be taken individually and not in sequence however all three must be completed to earn a certificate.

Interested?  Please email the course director or info@aquaculturecourses.com

Program Modules

This program comprises three modules:

Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture
This module provides an introductory overview of marine aquaculture with a specific focus on the principles of sustainability in the production and distribution of marine-sourced foods. Students will explore the culturing and rearing of marine invertebrates and plants. Building on a general overview of marine aquaculture, the course will cover the physical and chemical properties of the aquatic environment; site selection; aquatic engineering; bivalve culture; crustacean culture; seaweed culture; health and pathology; growth and nutrition; genetics and reproduction; legal, economic, social and environmental considerations. These topics will be covered with both a local and global perspective. The course is designed to familiarize students with the multi-disciplinary nature of sustainable marine aquaculture as a field. We will conclude with a brief overview of the legal, economic, and social considerations and we will look at some of the controversies surrounding marine aquaculture and environmental sustainability.
Aquaculture Production
This module is designed to provide an overview of animal production and associated environmental and regulatory aspects of the industry. The course also introduces aspects of business and market development for cultured products with special focus on marine aquaculture and shellfish.
The Business of Marine Aquaculture
This module examines the elements of working in and managing a successful aquaculture operation. Aquaculture is currently the fastest growing segment of the food industry, with about half of what we eat from the ocean coming from aquaculture. This is an increasingly competitive space that suffers from a tradition of malpractice and misunderstanding as well as a regulatory culture that lags far behind an innovative rate. Site selection, gear, seed and feed procurement, marketing, and supply chain dynamics are all important elements of a successful aquaculture operation that demand an understanding of regulatory, financial, and marketing and entrepreneurial principles. This course is designed to introduce students to these challenges and equip them with the tools needed to engage within the industry on a sophisticated, successful level.

Enrolment Requirements (UMASS Students)

The Global Aquaculture Industry

Aquaculture Core

Students in both programs must take all three courses as detailed above.

Introduction to Sustainable Marine Aquaculture

Aquaculture Production

The Business of Marine Aquaculture

Fish and Invertebrate Biology

Environment Core

For-credit students must take two courses

The Global Environment
An overview of the environment including the atmosphere and ocean, climate, soils, vegetation and landforms.

Nature of Environmental Problems
An introduction to environmental issues.

World Regional Geography
An overview of the relationship between the physical environment and human populations around the globe.

Aquaculture: Products and Markets

Capstone Core (Internship, Research or Course)

For-credit students must take one course

Internship in Environmental Studies
Placement with a government, nongovernment, corporate, or research organisation.

Environmental Problem Analysis and Policy Formulation
Analysis of an environmental problem, typically at the university or greater Boston community level.

Environmental Science Capstone
Application of natural and social science knowledge to environmental problems. For Environmental Science majors.

Entry Requirements

Anyone with a high school diploma (or equivalent) interested in a career in the aquaculture industry.

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