GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
| Title | ΕΦΑΡ/ΓΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΓΕΝ/ΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΒΙΟΤ/ΓΙΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΛΙΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΥΔΑΤ/ΓΕΙΕΣ / GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE |
| Code | ΖΠΝ718 |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000843 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Total Hours | 52 |
| Class ID | 600121106
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121106
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) understand the aplications of molecular genetic techniques and Biotechnology in Fisheries and aquaculture.
2) understand the importance of rational application of the molecular and biotectechnological approaches in farm breeding and conservation of native fish populations.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction, Genetic variation, Application of Molecular Markers in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Evaluation of genetic structure in natural fish populations, Genetic considerations in aquaculture, Quantitative genetics and aquaculture, Chromosome manipulation in fishes, Polyploidy, Gynogenesis, Androgenesis, Sex reversal and breeding, Genetic engineering and aquaculture, Production of genetic modified species, Genetic risks on native fish populations and ecosystems.
Keywords
Fisheries, Aquaculture, Molecular Markers, Chromosome manipulation, Biotechnology
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
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Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
24-11-2015
