Department of Biological Sciences

https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/dept/bio

Lecturer	Nouha KAOUACHI
Information	Master - Aquaculture Department of Biological Sciences Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/4485 Semester : S2 Unit : UEF 1.1.1 Credit : 8 Coefficient: 4
Content	Chapter I. Natural reproduction Chapter II. 1. Breeding stock 2. Broodstock storage 3. Role of environmental factors 4. Reproduction in spawning ponds Chapter III. Artificial reproduction 1. Selection and breeding of broodstock 2. Laying induction (hormone) 3. Artificial fertilization 4. Incubation and hatching of eggs Chapter IV. Larval rearing techniques 1. Larval rearing and grow-out Chapter V. Biology and physiology of species of aquaculture interest 1. Tilapia 2. Catfish 3. Carp Chapter VI. Breeding techniques and methods 1. Intensive breeding techniques for target species. 2. Development of ponds and fish ponds 3. Reproductive cycle 4. Food, pathology and conservation 5. Trophic organization of fish populations Chapter VII: Biology and physiology of marine species of aquaculture interest 1. The wolf 2. Sea bream 3. Salmon Chapter VIII: Structures and breeding techniques 1. Layout of cages and enclosures 2. Farming methods and production cycle 3. Evolution of production 4. Product valorization 5. Fish aggregating devices (FADs). 6. Reproductive cycle 6.1. Stabilization of broodstock 6.2. Egg laying and incubation 6.3. Larval rearing 7. Breeding strategy. 7.1. Pre-magnification 7.2. The magnification 7.3. Possible problems
Evaluation	Control Weight (%) Final Exam 50% Tutorials Practical work 50% Total 100% 100% Directed Work: 25% practical exam. 25% Micro-questions. 50% Reports (outings and practical work/research lab).