Introduction to sustainable production and utilization of bioresources III: Transdisciplinary and sustainable aquaculture
Summary
This course introduces sustainable aquaculture with focus on transdisciplinarity, co-creation and ecosystem-based approaches. Natural science, social science and design perspectives are integrated to understand the development of future sustainable seafood production.
About
You will gain insight into the full seafood value chain, including entrepreneurship, legislation, marine spatial planning and technological development. The course is delivered in collaboration between Nordic universities and combines online learning with an on-site week at the University of Gothenburg’s marine research stations.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires that the student has completed the first two courses in the ?Nordic Master?s Programme in Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources? (N2MAB):
- BIO5038: Introduction to Sustainable Production and Utilization of Bioresources 1 at Nord University in Bodø, Norway, and
- IMB1305192-256 Introduction to MARBIO II ? Aquatic Resource Management at Hólar University, Iceland.
In addition, the same entry requirements apply as for the ?Nordic Master?s Programme in Sustainable Production and Utilization of Marine Bioresources? (N2MAB), i.e.:
- A Bachelor?s degree (180 ECTS) in natural sciences, social sciences, or arts, and
- English proficiency equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6 or equivalent (according to University admission English language requirements, TOEFL, or IELTS).
The language requirement may (upon submission of supplementary information) be fulfilled through:
- Equivalent level of English studies at a national upper secondary school,
- A Bachelor?s degree where the language of instruction is English, or
- At least 60 ECTS of courses where the language of instruction is English.
