Course Descriptions

Discipline code  Subject Name Credits Menu
AQI 510035 Food, Ingredients and Diet Formulations 2 Understanding of the importance of meeting nutritional requirements and adequate supply of nutrients in the development of formulations to optimize growth and other productive functions in aquaculture species. Analysis of the nutritional contribution of different foods, additives and formulations. Understanding the influence of food on water quality in aquaculture systems.
AQI 510019 Multivariate Analysis in Aquaculture 3 Multidimensionality as a data analysis tool; Matrix algebra and its application; Discussion of the applications and limitations of the different methods used in the multivariate analysis; Measures of ecological similarity; Cluster analysis; Sorting methods and Structure analysis.
AQI 510034 Biotechnological Applications of Microalgae 3 Update and discuss various aspects of microalgae cultivation in relation to the classification of cultivation systems, production scales, cultivation methods and nutritional modes. Relate the influence of environmental factors on crop growth and on the biochemical composition of biomass considering the various biotechnological applications. Discuss the technological and economic aspects for the development of microalgal cultures.
AQI 510014 Advances in Marine Fish Farming 3 Marine fish farming was one of the sectors within aquaculture that took the longest to develop in the world. However, in recent years it has been growing due to its importance in food production, in repopulation activities, in the production of live bait, and ornamental fish, mainly stimulated by the high prices that its products reach in the market. Knowledge about all stages of marine fish production, as well as the main advances in the area, are fundamental to provide subsidies to train professionals capable of evaluating, planning and presenting innovative solutions, as well as assisting and, in this way, dealing with a growing demand. for the cultivation of marine fish.
AQI 510016 Advances in Continental Fish Farming 3 Update knowledge about freshwater fish farming systems, with emphasis on the national reality, discussing the problems faced by the activity and alternatives for solution. The discipline addresses a sequence of topics that encompasses the production cycle (reproduction, hatchery, fattening, genetic improvement, good management practices) and focuses on the main species cultivated in the country, in addition to a special attention to discussing the limits of knowledge with species native species in the process of being used by South American fish farming.
AQI 510027 Technological Advances in Shrimp Farming 3 Comparison of shrimp farming with other agricultural activities and other areas of aquaculture. The complexity of production systems in the face of health issues. Characteristics of the Shrimp Farming Industry .Aspects of engineering for sustainability. The ecology of nurseries and the management of natural productivity. The evolution of new production systems, research and main fields for development. Formulation and critical evaluation of production unit projects.
AQI 510004 Biology of Reproduction and Development of Fish 3 The course will be taught through the “Case Study”, based on recent specialized literature, to address fundamental issues of reproductive biology, such as “Reproduction strategies in the natural environment” and “Physiology and hormonal control”, and that In this way, new discoveries in these areas can help in research on the reproduction of fish in captivity, from the control of maturation, spawning induction, fertilization and egg development, to the initial cultivation of larvae.
AQI 410013 Biochemistry: Algae and Plant Metabolism 2 Based on the state of the art, critically analyze the chemical and cellular foundations of biochemistry, the interrelationships and regulatory mechanisms of primary and secondary metabolic pathways, with an emphasis on metabolites of biotechnological interest and analytical experimental support.
AQI 510028 Cultivation of Aquatic Organisms in a Biofloc System 1 To update knowledge about the superintensive cultivation of aquatic organisms in microbial biofloc systems, promoting a critical reflection on the implications of using this system from a productive, technological, environmental and social point of view.
AQI 410014 Dissertation 6 Elaboration of the dissertation work.
AQI 510018 Ecology and Management of Dams 2 Update knowledge about the impacts caused by the construction of dams on the aquatic environment, notably on the ichthyofauna. Discuss the problems arising from the implementation and operation of the dam. Carry out a critical analysis of the management actions adopted by the sector to mitigate and/or compensate for the impacts resulting from the enterprise. Assess existing knowledge on dam ecology and discuss the application of this information to the national reality, emphasizing regional differences and the characteristics of different South American watersheds.
AQI 410003 Preparation of Research Projects 2 Presentation of the concept of a research project in the field of Aquaculture, preparing students for reflection, critical analysis and integration of its different parts, including practical activities so that they can have their Projects ready for submission to the Program at the end of the course.
AQI 410015 Teaching Internship I 1 Teaching in higher education involving teaching activities for the preparation and application of theoretical, theoretical-practical and practical classes, participation in partial assessment of program contents and the application of pedagogical methods or techniques (directed studies, seminars, among others).
AQI 410016 Teaching Internship II 2 Teaching in higher education involving teaching activities for the preparation and application of theoretical, theoretical-practical and practical classes, participation in partial assessment of program contents and the application of pedagogical methods or techniques (directed studies, seminars, among others).
AQI 410005 Statistic 2 Understand the basic concepts and definitions of statistics. Use descriptive measures to present and condense numerical data. Apply frequency distribution methods to visualize and interpret numerical data. Recognize the differences between the main probability distributions and their applicability in hypothesis testing.
AQI 510005 Stress in Aquatic Organisms: Effects and Mitigation Methods 3 The stress response is a mechanism that allows aquatic organisms to maintain homeostasis in the face of the threat of stressors. Understanding the changes caused by stress in the different physiological levels of the organism, as well as the methods of its mitigation, are fundamental for the elaboration of reproduction, cultivation and management programs in aquaculture. The student should understand, analyze and present innovative solutions to stress situations commonly found in aquaculture, as well as make a critical analysis of the conventional methods adopted by the productive sector.
AQI 410018 Advanced Studies in Research I 4 Production and dissemination of knowledge: research paradigms, interdisciplinarity and innovation. Research project: theoretical and methodological aspects. Preparation of articles for journals indexed in international reference bases. Subject with a variable menu, according to the area of concentration, lines of research of the program and themes of the studies developed by the enrolled students.
AQI 510024 Applied Phycology 3 Deepen knowledge of macroalgae and microalgae of economic interest: relating biology, physiology, taxonomy, with cultivation methods, mass production. To analyze the possibilities and management strategies of natural banks and compare with the production of aquaculture. Know the latest research developed related to potential by-products for industry, bioactive compounds and phycocolloids.
AQI 510021 Water Quality Management in Aquaculture 3 The characteristics of the physical, chemical and biological variables of the water of a culture of aquatic organisms constitute its quality, however, the management of these variables means much more than the mere knowledge of them. Through the analysis of modern crop management techniques, namely: use of probiotics and artificial substrates, effluent treatment, polycultures and super-intensification of biomass, the student will be better able to discuss new technological trends in order to make crops more productive and sustainable.
AQI 510032 Cellular and Molecular Defense Mechanisms of Crustaceans and Molluscs 3 To enable students to comparatively differentiate the main aspects of the vertebrate and invertebrate immune system. Know the main defense mechanisms (humoral, cellular and epithelial) of crustaceans and molluscs against microorganisms. Know the antimicrobial and antiviral defenses. Provide the cellular and molecular basis of the host-pathogen interaction. Provide students with a basic knowledge of Immunogenetics, Functional Genomics and Molecular Biology applied to health. Provide notions of molecular diagnosis and the use of immunological parameters as indicators of health and of immunostimulant substances and probiotics in shrimp farming and malacoculture.
AQI 510010 Genetic Improvement of Cultured Aquatic Animals 3 Promote an in-depth discussion of current issues in genetic improvement in order to stimulate reflection and critical attitude on the part of students in the face of the challenge of implementing genetic alterations in cultivated aquatic species. The discipline encompasses the following topics: Genetic constitution of populations. Changes in gene frequency. Variation continues. Values and averages. variance. Similarity between relatives. heritability. Selection: Response and its prediction. Selection: Selection criteria. Inbreeding and crossbreeding: Change in mean and variance. Correlated characters. Mixed models. Androgenesis. Gynogenesis. Polyploidy. transgenic.
AQI 410012 Metabolism of Aquatic Animals 3 enzymes. Introduction to metabolism. Digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Major metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Gene transcription. Specificities in the metabolism of cultivated aquatic species.
AQI 410004 Methodology of Scientific Research in Aquaculture. 2 Through an epistemological approach it is possible to understand the theoretical and methodological foundation of aquaculture as a field of applied knowledge. The discussion of the nature of experimental sciences, notably those pertaining to factual sciences, allows us to correctly outline the objectives of scientific research carried out within this technology.
AQI 510017 Research Methods in Zooplankton Culture 2 Discipline taught through “Case Studies”, based on recent specialized literature, to address fundamental topics on the Biology and Cultivation of the main groups used in Aquaculture: Rotifera, Copepoda, Cladocera, Artemia, and other zooplanktonic organisms. To complement, the theoretical discussions will serve as a basis for the development of practical trials of cultivation of some of the organisms studied, in the research projects linked to the Course.
AQI 410017 Molecular Methods in Aquaculture 3 Fundamentals of molecular biology. Structure and properties of biomolecules. Main processes involved in nucleic acid metabolism. Principle and applications of the main molecular biology techniques applied to Aquaculture.
AQI 510026 Microbiology Applied to Aquaculture 2 Update knowledge on the fundamentals and principles that govern microbiology and promote debate on issues related to its applicability in aquaculture production.
AQI 510013 Planning and Analysis of Aquaculture Experiments 3 Deepen students’ understanding of the fundamentals and principles of experimental design. Apply parametric and non-parametric analysis of variance and mean comparison tests to differentiate the treatments used in the experiments and critically interpret the results. Analyze the relationship between two variables through simple linear regression analysis and simple linear correlation in order to synthesize the information and enable the interpretation of the association between these variables.
AQI 510006 Planning and Management for the Sustainable Development of Aquaculture 3 Identify, discuss and critically analyze published articles that are relevant to the advancement of knowledge about responsible aquaculture planning and management. Planning levels. Planning tools and methods. Integrated planning and management in the ecosystem approach to aquaculture.
AQI 3147001 Aquaculture Seminars 1 Discipline organized in the form of seminars to provide Course students with an overview of Aquaculture. The seminars will be presented by the students and professors of the Course and invited researchers.
AQI 510036 Water Recirculation Systems and Their Application in Aquaculture 3 State of the art and opportunities with the use of water recirculation systems. Understand the bases of water treatment with a view to recirculation in aquaculture production systems. Recognize the components of a RAS and understand the functionality of each one in a closed circuit of aquaculture. Elaborate the layout of the RAS using mass balance tools, with selection of equipment suitable for the recovery of water quality.
AQI 510007 Techniques in Fish Parasitology 3 Develop in the student the ability to perform a parasitological diagnosis in farmed and wild fish. Deepen knowledge about proper procedures for collecting and processing fish parasites, as well as correct identification at family and gender levels. Understand the importance of adequate treatments against parasites and alternative use of substances in the fight or prevention of diseases. To stimulate the student in the search, understanding and discussion of scientific articles related to the area. Reflection and critical analysis of prominent themes in the area of ichthyopathology.
AQI 510022 Technology in the Reproduction of Cameroon 3 Application of biological knowledge in the industrial reproduction of marine shrimp, where the concepts of the biological cycle in the natural environment and its applicability in the reproduction process in laboratories on a commercial scale are addressed. Tools are applied for the sizing of laboratories and the inclusion of technologies from other areas to obtain results on an industrial scale. A discussion on the technical and logistical aspects in each sector of the breeding units – Maturation, Larviculture, Microalgae, Artemia and pre-nurseries.
AQI 510037 Thesis 12 Elaboration of the dissertation work.
AQI 510033 Special Topics in Malacoculture: systems, techniques and phases of shellfish production 3 Deepen knowledge about farmed molluscs and current technologies of farming structures, including the mechanization of production systems. Stimulate the analysis of the main problems related to larviculture, obtaining seeds, maturation and maintenance of reproducers. Address the relationships between growth and condition index analyzes and relate to energy physiology and carrying capacity.
AQI 410011 Special Topics: Oral Communication in English 1 Present criteria for effective scientific communication in English, improve communicative skills and confidence in that language and facilitate practice in a safe and pressure-free environment.
AQI 510015 Use of Dietary Nutrients 3 Discussion on the particularities of nutrition of aquatic organisms. Comparison between the morphology of the digestive system and its relationship with different eating habits. Understanding of bioenergetics and the use of macro and micronutrients in the diet. Discussion about the functionality of additives that can compose a diet for aquatic organisms. Relationship between nutritional requirements and eating habits. Discussion of the variables currently considered for the evaluation of the use of nutrients. Understanding of the planning and analysis of nutrition experiments.
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