Education & Training
Supporting the educational needs of students and researchers
In addition to providing resources for research which includes graduate level training, the Aquatron supports and assists in education both to researchers using the Aquatron and to undergraduate programs.
MARI 3600.03 Aquaculture
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This class is offered through the Department of Biology by Dr. Christophe Herbinger and covers various aspects of aquaculture. The Aquatron Laboratory provides support to this class through personnel, equipment and facilities.
Class Description:
Through lectures and field trips, this class offers an introductory overview of aquaculture 鈥� the culturing and raising of aquatic plants and animals.
Lectures will deal with the following topics:
- general overview of aquaculture
- physical and chemical properties of the aquatic environment
- aquatic engineering
- site selection
- finfish, mollusc, crustacean and seaweed culture
- health and pathology
- nutrition
- genetics and reproduction
- legal, economical and social considerations
These topics will be covered with both a Maritimes and global perspective.
Instructor: C. Herbinger
Format: Lecture 3 hours, Field trips (2 Sundays)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2001.03 or BIOL 2003.03
Cross Listings: BIOL 3600.03
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Fish Users Animal Care Course
One-day workshop for all users of fish and cephalopods
In collaboration with the Office of the University Veterinarian, the Aquatron offers a core course in animal user training, which meets the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care鈥檚 national training requirement.聽
The first half of the day consists of lectures covering basic aquatic animal care, including ethics. The second half of the day is a hands-on workshop, which is typically customized to the group in training. Topics covered include anesthesia, euthanasia, tagging and surgery.聽
This course is offered free of charge to 新加坡六合彩开奖直播 students and staff.
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