In addition to providing resources for research which includes graduate level training, the Aquatron supports and assists in education both to researchers using the Aquatron and to undergraduate programs.

Fish Users Animal Care Course:

In collaboration with the Office of the University Veterinarian, the Aquatron offers a core course in animal user training which meets the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care’s National Training requirement. This course is a one day workshop and is offered to all users of fish and cephalopods. The first half of the course consists of a lecture portion covering basics aquatic animal care including ethics. The second half of the course is a hands-on workshop usually customized to the group in training. Topics covered include anesthesia, euthanasia, tagging and surgery. This course is offered free of charge to Dalhousie Students and staff.

Link: http://animalethics.dal.ca/MeetingandTrainingSchedule.php

MARI 3600.03 Aquaculture:

This course is offered through the Department of Biology by Dr. Christophe Herbinger and covers various aspects of Aquaculture. The Aquatron Laboratory provides support to this class through personnel, equipment and facilities.

Class Description:

Through lectures and field trips, this course offers an introductory overview of aquaculture; the culturing and raising of aquatic plants and animals. Lectures will deal with the following topics: general overview of aquaculture; physical and chemical properties of the aquatic environment; aquatic engineering; site selection; finfish culture; mollusc culture; crustacean culture; seaweed culture; health and pathology; nutrition; genetics and reproduction; legal, economical and social considerations. These topics will be covered with both a Maritimes and global perspective.

Link: http://www.registrar.dal.ca/calendar/class.php?subj=mari&num=3600

Instructor: C. Herbinger
Format: Lecture 3 hours, Field trips (2 Sundays)
Prerequisites: BIOL 2001.03 or BIOL 2003.03
Cross Listings: BIOL 3600.03