Description

Each culture has specific characteristics that are necessary to know in order to apply the appropriate nutrients to each species" 

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The management and knowledge of nutrition in different aquatic species can be one of the fundamental factors that determine the good yield of a culture, while a poor management of this aspect can be reflected in low aquaculture production.  

In the current circumstances, where the use of chemicals and antibiotics is increasingly limited, it becomes more necessary to master the application of nutrients and additives in the manufacture of feed used in the aquaculture industry.   

The study of the intestinal microbiota of fish, for example, is also an important development in Aquaculture Nutrition . Currently, there is a lot of information about their composition, abundance, diversity and activity and how to make use of this knowledge to improve culture yields, since these microbes have important implications on the health of the host, its development, well-being and, above all, on its nutrition.  

In addition, it must be taken into account that each type of culture has different characteristics, and therefore each species has a specific set of requirements in terms of nutrition. 

This postgraduate certificate provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity in the wider aquaculture environment, works on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the professional, and it further promotes responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills through essential teamwork. In addition, as it is an online postgraduate certificate, the student is not constrained by fixed timetables or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing his or her work or personal life with their academic life. 

Immerse yourself in this high-quality educational training-program, which will allow you to face the future challenges in Aquaculture Nutrition " 

This postgraduate certificate in Aquaculture Nutrition is the most comprehensive and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

  • Practical cases studies are presented by experts in Aquaculture 
  • The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • New developments in Aquaculture Nutrition
  • Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
  • Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in Aquaculture Nutrition
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to bring your knowledge of Aquaculture Nutrition up to date" 

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the veterinary field, who contribute their expertise to this specialization, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative Interactive Video System, developed by well-known experts in Aquaculture Nutrition  

This training comes with the best didactic material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

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This 100% online course will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

Objectives

The postgraduate certificate in Aquaculture Nutrition is designed to facilitate the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and most innovative procedures in the sector.   

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Our goal is to achieve academic excellence and to help you achieve professional success as well"  

General Objectives

  • To master the formulation techniques of different types of feed for aquaculture cultures  
  • Examine the nutritional requirements of aquatic cultures
  • Generate specialized, quality knowledge on feeds to select the most appropriate raw materials
  • Analyze the intestinal microbiota of aquatic species to obtain better culture yields
  • Analyze the details of the different Aquaculture Cultures  
  • Analyze the differences that can be observed between the various types of aquaculture cultures
  • Examine the different systems used within the variety of existing Aquaculture Culture Systems.
  • Determine the different standards to be followed in the different products obtained within the wide practice of aquaculture 

Specific Objectives

  • Determine the nutritional requirements of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks  
  • Manage practical feed formulation for different life stages, such as larval, fattening, and reproductive stages
  • Analyze the Digestibility of the Fundamental Components of Feedstuffs  
  • Establish the relevant aspects of the different forms of feed presentation for Aquaculture Cultures
  • Generate specialized knowledge on the supply of minerals, vitamins, and other additives
  • Analyze the advantages and possible disadvantages derived from the use and misuse of probiotics 
  • Examine live feed cultures and their use in Aquaculture
  • Examine the Production Systems used in Inland Aquaculture 
  • Analyze the Culture Models of Different Inland Species
  • Determine the production systems used in Marine Aquaculture  
  • Analyze the Culture Patterns of Different Marine Species
  • Examine the production systems used in Ornamental Aquaculture  
  • Analyze the Culture Models of different Ornamental Species 
  • Determine the Details and Differences between different Fish Species in order to take them into account in their Culture Modes
  • Develop the most Relevant Aspects of other Types of Aquaculture Models, such as Live Food Culture
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Make the most of the opportunity and take the step to get up to date on the latest developments in Aquaculture Nutrition "

Postgraduate Certificate in Aquaculture Nutrition

Aquaculture is consolidated as one of the most productive sectors worldwide, generating annually about 88 million tons of meat, according to FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). Being a fundamental food in many diets, its production and distribution process must be of the highest quality. This is where the way an animal belonging to a crop is raised is an essential factor. This process must be supervised by experienced professionals, who contribute to obtain a sustainable final product suitable for human consumption. For this reason, TECH's Veterinary School has developed a Postgraduate Certificate in Aquaculture Nutrition, focused on the research of adequate feeds and ingredients that provide sufficient nutrients to the species (fish, crustaceans, mollusks). With this online program, you will approach the study of the intestinal microbiota of fish and the implications on their general health, in order to ensure the proper welfare and development of each one. During the course of the two-month training, you will have a unique syllabus designed by a team of high-level professionals, who were in charge of including the most recent academic concepts in this area.

Take an online postgraduate course on aquaculture nutrition

Only at TECH Technological University you will find the necessary pillars to become an expert in the field, you will have a unique learning methodology that includes multimedia material and dynamic lessons. Being a virtual program, you will not need to travel from one place to another or establish fixed study schedules. By means of the most updated academic information, you will approach from the investigation of the contribution of minerals, vitamins or additives (probiotics) and feed formulation techniques in different life stages (larval, fattening and reproductive phase); to aquaculture culture models and their production systems in inland species (carp, pike, largemouth bass, char, rainbow trout, among others). In this way, you will be able to analyze the digestibility of all the components included in animal feed. Once you have completed the thematic axes, you will know the most essential nutritional aspects that contribute to maximize the performance of any crop.