Cultivation Techniques of Plankton

Course ID: M330140D

Credits: 3

Course Prerequisites: Biology

Course Description and Goals:

Based on the international industrial and research trends, this course aims to introduce the biology, isolation, cultivation and nutritional analysis technologies of planktonic organisms. The course could enhance student’s knowledge on the latest industrial and academic developments in plankton cultivation. Demonstrations of live feed cultivation technique are included in this course, and is aimed to established students’ capacity to develop plankton cultures and their application as live feed in aquaculture. The course aims to allow the students to contribute to aquaculture industry and research activities.

The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge on modern research and industry development of planktonic organisms. The training aims to enhance student’s understandings on morphology, ecology and cultivation, and nutrition analysis techniques of various plankton species. The topics includes microalgae, rotifera, Cladocera, copepods, brine shrimp, jellyfish, and other zooplanktons. 

Schedule Type:  Lecture, Seminar and Manual demonstration