2026
Biology of Aquaculture Species
Name: Biology of Aquaculture Species
Code: BIO14636M
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/162 hours
Scientific Area:
Controlo e Processos
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Presentation
Identifies the most suitable aquaculture cultivable species and types of production. It allows understanding the biology of species with potential for aquaculture production and enhancing the selection of species with high commercial value for pharmaceutical and biotechnological use.
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
-To identify the main species cultivated in aquaculture and the types of production suitable for each one.
-To understand the biology, physiology and ecology of cultivated species and species with aquaculture potential.
-To apply the acquired knowledge to be able to select species with emerging potential to be explored.
-To understand the potential of emerging species for various uses, including consumption, medical-pharmaceutical applications, biotechnology and ecosystems conservation.
-To identify the ideal conditions for the culture of different species, integrating knowledge about life cycles and environmental requirements.
-To understand the principles of integrated multitrophic aquaculture, its advantages and constraints.
-To develop skills in critical analysis of various options, knowledge-based discussion, interpretation and exposition skills.
-To understand the biology, physiology and ecology of cultivated species and species with aquaculture potential.
-To apply the acquired knowledge to be able to select species with emerging potential to be explored.
-To understand the potential of emerging species for various uses, including consumption, medical-pharmaceutical applications, biotechnology and ecosystems conservation.
-To identify the ideal conditions for the culture of different species, integrating knowledge about life cycles and environmental requirements.
-To understand the principles of integrated multitrophic aquaculture, its advantages and constraints.
-To develop skills in critical analysis of various options, knowledge-based discussion, interpretation and exposition skills.
Contents
1.The environment
1.1Environmental conditions for aquaculture in inland, transitional and coastal waters (offshore): opportunities and limitations for the activity
1.2Spatial planning: carrying capacity and environmental sensitivity of aquatic environments
1.3Examples of aquacultures in different environments in Portugal
2.The species
2.1Biology, physiology and ecology of cultivated species with aquaculture potential
2.2Taxonomy and nomenclature: general principles and applicability
2.3Life cycles and biological processes of species with aquaculture interest
2.4Emerging species: selection criteria
3.The processes
3.1Polyculture and Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture: selection of species and types of systems
3.2Emerging species: valorization strategies
3.3International and Portuguese case studies
3.4Biotechnology and Aquaculture
Practical Component
1.Field trip: visit to different types of aquacultures
2.Identification of aquaculture species
3.Preparation of reports and presentations
1.1Environmental conditions for aquaculture in inland, transitional and coastal waters (offshore): opportunities and limitations for the activity
1.2Spatial planning: carrying capacity and environmental sensitivity of aquatic environments
1.3Examples of aquacultures in different environments in Portugal
2.The species
2.1Biology, physiology and ecology of cultivated species with aquaculture potential
2.2Taxonomy and nomenclature: general principles and applicability
2.3Life cycles and biological processes of species with aquaculture interest
2.4Emerging species: selection criteria
3.The processes
3.1Polyculture and Integrated Multitrophic Aquaculture: selection of species and types of systems
3.2Emerging species: valorization strategies
3.3International and Portuguese case studies
3.4Biotechnology and Aquaculture
Practical Component
1.Field trip: visit to different types of aquacultures
2.Identification of aquaculture species
3.Preparation of reports and presentations
Teaching Methods
TP Classes will be face-to-face and in b-learning mode, with asynchronous support through Moodle and Teams and the PL and FC (field trips) will be carried out in face-to face mode.
Methods: Lectures and active learning assets in TP classes, based on the placement of questions and guided research. The PL consist in the use of protocols to identify the studied species and their morphological structures and in the presentation of lectures prepared by the students on the different aquaculture production processes studied.
Methods: Lectures and active learning assets in TP classes, based on the placement of questions and guided research. The PL consist in the use of protocols to identify the studied species and their morphological structures and in the presentation of lectures prepared by the students on the different aquaculture production processes studied.
Assessment
Continuous evaluation of TP through 2 tests or final exam. The evaluation of PL is carried out based on the completion and delivery of reports and oral presentations of the PL work, throughout the semester, according to the schedule defined at the beginning of the year.
Development and presentation of a final work, integrating the various components through b-learning. The final grade is obtained by weighing 70% of the tests or exam associated to the TP classes and 30% for PL activities. All components must be> 9.5 values.
Development and presentation of a final work, integrating the various components through b-learning. The final grade is obtained by weighing 70% of the tests or exam associated to the TP classes and 30% for PL activities. All components must be> 9.5 values.
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