Credit hours
In-class work per week |
Practice per week |
Credits |
Duration |
Total |
4 |
0 |
8 |
15 weeks |
120 hours |
Instructor
Brunno da Silva Cerozi
Objective
This course encourages discussion of advanced topics in intensive fish farming systems, aiming to equip
students with the skills to understand, explore, and apply emerging technologies that improve fish
health and production efficiency, while developing sustainable practices to minimize environmental
impact
Content
Fundamental concepts and global challenges in inland aquaculture. Efficient water use and wastewater
treatment strategies. Nutritional strategies to optimize feed use and reduce nutrient excretion. Carrying
capacity: evolution and application in aquaculture management. Intensive production systems and
regimes. Engineering fundamentals and improvements applied to aquaculture. Water quality
management focused on aquatic environments and biota. Innovative tools and best practices for
promoting animal welfare. Valorization of by-products and waste utilization in the production process.
Bibliography
Cyrino, J.E.P.; D.P. Bureau, and B.G. Kapoor. 2008. Feeding and Digestive Functions of Fishes. Science
Publishers.
El-Sayed, A.F.M. 2006. Tilapia culture. CABI publishing.
Fracalossi, D.M. e J.E.P. Cyrino. 2012. NUTRIAQUA – Nutrição e alimentação de espécies de interesse
para a aquicultura brasileira. Sociedade Brasileira de Aquicultura e Biologia Aquática.
Furuya, W.M.; L.E. Pezzato, M.M. Barros, W.R. Boscolo, J.E.P. Cyrino, V.R.B. Furuya, e A. Feiden. 2010.
Tabelas Brasileiras para a Nutrição de Tilápias. GFM Gráfica e Editora.
Lucas, J.S., Southgate, P.C., e Tucker, C.S. 2019. Aquaculture: Farming aquatic animals and plants.
John Wiley & Sons.