Department of Biological Sciences

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Lecturer	Radia MANAMANI
Information	Master - Aquaculture Department of Biological Sciences Website : https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/en/module/4486 Semester : S2 Unit : UEF 1.1.2 Credit : 6 Coefficient: 3
Content	CHAPTER I: Seaweed farming 1. Seaweed farming 1.1. History and biological consideration 1.2. Actions of algae on the environment 1.3. General characteristics of algae 2. Use of algae 2.1. Feeding aquatic animals (daphnia, rotifers, artemia, etc.) 2.2. Human and animal food (Vitamins and other products) 2.3. Industrial uses 2.4. Waterproofing 2.5. Other uses. 3. Production and cultivation of algae 3.1. Seaweed production and harvesting system 3.2. Production factors 3.3. Cultivation from cuttings and seeds 3.4. Example of microalgae cultivation (spiriluna) CHAPTER II: Shellfish farming 1. Shellfish farming techniques 1.1. Raised cultivation 1.2. Suspended 1.3. On the background 2. Process steps 2.1. Hatcheries 2.2. Capture 2.3. Breeding 2.4. Refining 3. Case study 3.1. Mussel farming 3.2. Oyster farming 3.3. Veneer grower 4. Purification of shellfish 4.1. Purpose of purification 4.2. Water treatment circuit 4.3. Purification capacity Chapter III. Shrimp farming 1. The main stages of the biological cycle of penaeids 1.1. Shrimp farming techniques 1.1.1. Stabilization of broodstock 1.1.2. Ripening 1.1.3. Laying 1.1.4. Egg collection and counting 1.1.5. Larval breeding 1.1.6. Pre-magnification 1.1.7. The magnification 1.1.7.1 Extensive 1.1.7.2. Semi‐intensive 1.1.7.3. Intensive 2. Pathologies of farmed shrimp Chapter IV. Aquarium 1. Arrangement and construction of a vivarium 2. Technical management of a vivarium 3. Maintenance of aquarium facilities
Evaluation	Control Weight (%) Final Exam 50% Tutorials Practical work 50% Total 100% Practical work 100%: 20% Testing. 70% Practical work reports and educational outings. 10% Others (Attendance and Participation).