Master Program in Tropical Aquaculture
The Master Program in Tropical Aquaculture was constructed based on collaboration between Vietnamese institutions including Can Tho University, Nha Trang University, Hue University, Vietnam National Academy of Agriculture, Institute for Aquaculture Research No. 2 and University of Ghent, Belgium under the framework of VLIRNetwork project.
The curriculum of this program was developed based on benchmarking with other university curriculum, especially of University of Ghent (Belgium) and University of Stirling (UK) and modified to be appropriate with tropical region conditions
CURRICULUM
International Master Program in Aquaculture
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Training program |
Master program in Aquaculture |
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Code |
60 62 03 01 |
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Coordinating unit |
VLIR-Network- Vietnam Can Tho University |
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Objectives |
To provide students broad and deep knowledge on sustainable aquaculture and scientific approaches to be proactive, creative and able to work and do research independently. Students will be capable to work in any position in related aquaculture and fisheries positions both nationally and internationally. |
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Expected learning outcomes (ELO) |
Students at graduation will be able to |
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ELO.1 |
Display thoroughly the specialized knowledge on aquatic environment, diseases and nutrition |
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ELO.2 |
Display thoroughly the specialized knowledge on fish hatchery and farming |
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ELO.3 |
Manage and operate independently fish hatchery and farms |
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ELO.4 |
Self-organize research activities related to aquaculture |
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ELO.5 |
Develop ability of self- study and life-long study |
Program specification
Total credit: 65
Training duration: 2 years
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Course codes |
Courses |
Cred. No |
Theory |
Practice |
Compulsory courses (32) |
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1 |
AQ601 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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2 |
AQ602 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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3 |
AQ603 |
2 |
30 |
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4 |
AQ604 |
2 |
30 |
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5 |
AQ605 |
3 |
30 |
30 |
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6 |
AQ606 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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7 |
AQ607 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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8 |
AQ608 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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9 |
AQ609 |
3 |
30 |
30 |
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10 |
AQ610 |
3 |
30 |
30 |
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11 |
AQ611 |
2 |
30 |
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12 |
AQ612 |
2 |
30 |
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13 |
AQ613 |
2 |
30 |
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14 |
AQ614 |
3 |
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90 |
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Optional courses (18: 10 in the first year and 8 in the second year) |
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15 |
AQ615 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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16 |
AQ616 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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17 |
AQ617 |
2 |
30 |
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18 |
AQ618 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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19 |
AQ619 |
2 |
30 |
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20 |
AQ620 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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21 |
AQ621 |
2 |
30 |
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22 |
AQ622 |
2 |
30 |
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23 |
AQ623 |
2 |
30 |
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24 |
AQ624 |
2 |
20 |
20 |
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25 |
AQ625 |
2 |
30 |
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26 |
AQ626 |
2 |
30 |
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27 |
AQ627 |
2 |
30 |
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28 |
AQ628 |
2 |
30 |
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29 |
AQ900 |
MSc thesis |
15 |
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Total |
65 |
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