Spring semester 2008 (January - June)

Check out this exciting new package for international exchange students:

• Do you want to gain insight into modern aquaculture?
• Do you have a background in natural science, biology or biology related studies?
• Are you interested in learning about modern aquaculture, both in theory and practice?
• Use the opportunity to combine study and adventure by spending a semester in beautiful and exotic Northern Norway.

What is modern aquaculture?

This new semester package consisting of three courses (30 ECTS) has been especially designed for foreign exchange students wishing to gain valuable competence in Norwegian aquaculture here in Northern Norway. The study program is suitable to a wide range of science students studying: general biology, ecology, aquaculture, environmental science or agricultural science.

Through participation the students create activities encouraging experience and learning. All teaching and tuition will be conducted in English. The students learn about environmentally friendly aquaculture production. The history of Norwegian marine farming is a history of the development of an expansive and dynamic export industry. It is one of Norway’s most international industries that is characterised by its natural localisation along most of the coast. The beautiful county of Nordland is the country’s largest aquaculture county for salmon.

The two first modules can be taken independently of one another, whereas the third module has a prerequisite that students have taken the first two modules or are taking all three modules the same semester. This makes the courses compatible with other courses offered by Bodø University College.

After finishing this programme and a successful completion of a bachelor's degree in biology, students can apply to The Master’s Programme in Aquaculture at Bodø University College.

Programme Objective

To provide insight into modern aquaculture with a special focus on Norwegian fish farming. The programme is designed to train students for the biological side of the aquaculture industry.

1. International aquaculture (Module 1) (10 ECTS)

The course gives an introduction to the biological principles of aquaculture production of marine macroalgae, invertebrates and fish in a global perspective. The unit teaches the natural basis of aquaculture production and provides an overview of the biology of important species of algae, bivalves, crustaceans and sea urchins. Topics covered are cultivation methods, development trends, and include reproduction and induction of spawning; hatching and larviculture, metamorphosis and settlement; on growing phases and diseases; limitations and production potential for selected species.

2. Norwegian aquaculture (Module 2) (10 ECTS )
The overall objective of the course is to study the production process of Norwegian aquaculture; broodstock management, larval, juvenile, and adult fish on growth. This course will focus on the farming of typical North Atlantic and Norwegian marine fish species such as salmon and trout as well as cod and halibut.

3. Laboratory and work placement for international students (Module 3) (10 ECTS)
This is an introductory course in the university’s total course offering in Aquaculture, but is useful for students who want hands-on knowledge of modern aquaculture. The course is a laboratory/work placement course with main focus on methods for producing fish. The students will be guided through a complete production cycle. Students will be offered placement at the department’s marine laboratories as well as short term activity at professional fish farms to really experience and learn about modern Norwegian aquaculture in practice. The students will be supervised by university college staff and other experts. The course is especially related to the needs and modern-day running of the fast expanding aquaculture industry. This module cannot be taken independently. Students must have taken the first two modules earlier or take all 3 modules the same semester.

Language

All modules are taught in English. However, a Norwegian language course can be taken if wished.

Costs

As a student at Bodø University College you pay absolutely no tuition fees!  If your home university has an exchange agreement with us, you are waived the semester registration fee as well. If we do not have an agreement with your home institution and you are a “study abroad” student, there is a small registration fee of NOK 595, approximately 100 USD or 76 Euros.

The International Office

The International Office offers help and support to international students at Bodø University College. You are welcome to contact us with questions regarding admission, visa issues, accommodation, general student counseling and other things you have on your mind. If we are not able to help, we will find someone who can!

Please visit our website at www.hibo.no for more information, or contact us!

Email: international@hibo.no

Address

Bodø University College

8049 Bodø

Telephone: +47 7551 7870

Fax: +47 7551 7845