Fish resources, fishing and aquaculture Field of study: Aquamatics - Interdisciplinary Management of Water Environments
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024

Module name: Fish resources, fishing and aquaculture
Module code: AQ_010
Programme code: W2-S2AQA24.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject is designed to form students a systematic approach to fish stocks, the proper application of various fishing technologies, the importance and possibilities of aquaculture. Students will be able to assess the fish resources of water bodies, choose the proper fishing method, equipment and fishing systems, evaluate the habits of the fish caught and the peculiarities of fishing in different conditions, will be able to predict the necessary aquaculture system and elements, the biotechnology of farmed fish. Students will be able to work practically with closed aquaculture systems, use modern fishing tools in various water bodies, conduct sports fishing competitions or organize recreational fishing.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Able to assess fish stocks in a water body. [01]
 AQ2_W01 [3/5] AQ2_W02 [3/5]
Able to describe in detail the importance of fish stocks, the principles of their protection and rational use. [02]
 AQ2_W04 [3/5] AQ2_W06 [3/5]
Able to explain the specifics and problems of various types of fishing. [03]
 AQ2_U01 [3/5] AQ2_U02 [3/5] AQ2_U04 [4/5]
Able to identify the most commonly caught fish, describe the characteristics of their life and behavior. [04]
 AQ2_U01 [3/5] AQ2_U03 [3/5] AQ2_U04 [4/5]
Able to describe fishing methods, conditions of their application and equipment, is able to apply them in practice. [05]
 AQ2_U05 [3/5] AQ2_U07 [3/5]
Able to describe fishing methods, conditions of their application, and equipment, can apply them in practice. [06]
 AQ2_U04 [3/5] AQ2_U06 [4/5]
Able to explain the differences between types of aquaculture and describe the characteristics of varieties and/or species of aquatic animals and plants grown in aquaculture systems. [07]
 AQ2_U04 [3/5] AQ2_U06 [4/5]
Able to describe the devices used for growing aquatic animals and plants in aquaculture systems, their purpose and needs. [08]
 AQ2_U06 [3/5] AQ2_U08 [3/5]
Explains the methods and tools used for breeding and cultivating aquatic animals and plants, their advantages and disadvantages. [09]
 AQ2_K01 [3/5] AQ2_K03 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam 01 02 03 04 05
laboratory classes [02] 30 Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work 06 07 08 09
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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