AQUACULTURE MASTER PROGRAM

CODE: 862 03 01

Type: Applied Orentation

1. TRAINING OBJECTIVES

1.1. General objective

 

The application-oriented Master of Aquaculture (Aquaculture) training program helps students improve their professional knowledge and operational skills; have the ability to work independently, apply research results, develop and organize the implementation of production processes in aquaculture. Learners can learn some additional techniques and advanced knowledge in the specialty to continue to build and develop seafood production processes in practice.

 

1.2. Detail objectives

Graduates of an application-oriented master’s degree in aquaculture may be able to master and apply in-depth knowledge of aquaculture, and issues related to farming techniques and techniques. Seed production techniques, disease prevention and treatment techniques, water environment management techniques, etc. In addition, students can apply acquired skills and knowledge to synthesize, analyze and evaluate problems specialized topics in the field of aquaculture.

 

• 1: Ability to analyze and evaluate natural science, socio-political knowledge, professional issues and related data to detect, research and solve requirements in work and life.
• 2: Applying knowledge to management, cooperation, consulting and technology transfer and technology transfer related to the field of aquaculture domestically and internationally.
• 3: Having the ability to analyze quantitatively, qualitatively and forecast the current status and trends in aquaculture in the country and in the world, from which it is possible to have a comprehensive assessment of the problem and offer some solutions to address the problem. fix or change.

 

1. Output standards
2. Completing the application-oriented master’s program in aquaculture, learners have the following knowledge, skills and qualities:

 

2.1.  Knowledge

2.1.1. General knowledge

CĐR1: Applying the philosophical theoretical basis of the Vietnam Revolutionary Way, especially the development strategy of Vietnam’s Science and Technology, to apply philosophical knowledge to real life, to train the world. approach, methodology in the perception and study of objects in the field of natural science and technology.

2.1.2. Expertise

CĐR2: Analyzing survey and research data in the field of fisheries to serve the planning, calculation and design of works, equipment, construction of farms, layout of farming areas. , laboratory in aquaculture.

CĐR3: Designing research programs on advanced technologies in breeding, feed, and health management of aquatic animals, high-tech farming models developed towards sustainability, food safety and hygiene, in line with actual conditions.

CĐR4: Apply professional knowledge to seed production, rearing using feed care, environmental management and aquatic animal health and quality of aquatic products to ensure the organization and management of aquatic animals. operate aquaculture systems in aquaculture farms effectively.

2.2. Skills

2.2.1. General skills

CĐR5: Applying critical and creative thinking to effectively solve problems from the reality of production in the fisheries sector, creating new solutions, new methods, and new technologies in the fisheries sector.

CĐR6: Work as a team to achieve the set goals as a member or leader.

CĐR7: Communicating effectively in multi-cultural and multi-media; Proficiently use information technology (IT) and modern equipment for research and production of aquatic products; meet English standards as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

 

2.2.2. Advanced skill

CĐR8: Proficiently perform operations in seed production, feed production, rearing, care, environmental management and aquatic animal health.

CĐR9: Scientific research to successfully solve problems in the fisheries sector, serve aquatic production activities, and improve productivity and production efficiency in the fisheries sector.

CĐR10: Implement consulting activities and transfer techniques for seed production, feed production, aquaculture animal rearing, aquatic animal health management, business organization and management in related fields. to high efficiency aquaculture products.

2.3.  Self-reliance and responsibility

CĐR11: Complying with regulations and laws to meet professional ethical standards, demonstrating responsibility as a responsible citizen for professional conclusions.

CĐR12: Implement responsibility to protect the environment, natural resources, improve human health and show love for animals.

CĐR13: Clear future orientation, promote leadership capacity, collective intelligence to solve problems in the fisheries sector, have an entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of lifelong learning and responsibility for development. of society.

3. CAREER ORIENTATION

• Learners, after graduating with a master’s degree in application-oriented aquaculture, are able to take on the management and administration of production and business: technicians, researchers, extension officers, and officers. managers and marketing staff.
• State management agencies: Agencies and units under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, relevant ministries; Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Extension Centers in provinces and districts… Agricultural extension stations and related ministries, departments and agencies.
• Enterprises of aquaculture, aqua feed production, production and processing of aquatic products: state, foreign, joint venture, private.
• Research institutes: Aquaculture Research Institute, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Oceanography, Institute of Genetics…
• Education and training institutions: Universities, colleges, high schools, vocational training… • Social organizations and NGOs, international…
• Other institutions related to training majors.

4. ADVANCED LEARNING ORIENTATION

After graduating from the aquaculture industry with an application-oriented master’s level, students can participate in doctoral programs or other specialized courses related to Fisheries; Veterinary Medicine; Breed.

 

5. SUBJECTS AND SOURCE OF ENROLLMENT

 

5.1.  Training subjects

The officials are and will work at schools, institutes, stations, research camps in the field of fisheries, officials of the State management agency in charge of fisheries. Officials and employees working in companies dealing in seafood products. Individuals who have a need to know about the Fisheries industry.

5.2. Source of enrollment

The right major: Aquaculture, Aquatic Pathology, Aquatic Resource and Environment Management.

Close major: 2 groups

Group I: Preservation and processing of aquatic products, capture fisheries, biology, biotechnology, animal husbandry, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, veterinary medicine, agricultural technical pedagogy, environment, food technology, processing preservation agricultural

Group II: Agriculture, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Irrigation

Table 1: Supplemental Subjects

N0	Subjects	Credit	Groups
			Group 1	Group 2
1	Water quality management in aquaculture	2		X
2	Breeding techniques for freshwater fish	2	X	X
3	Freshwater fish farming techniques	2	X	X
4	Breeding and marine fish farming techniques	2	X	X
5	Seed production and crustacean farming techniques	2		X
6	Aquatic pathology	2		X

5.3. Admission organization and graduation conditions

Comply with the current Regulations and Regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Academy of Agriculture on training at the master’s level.

6. EDUCATION PROGRAM

6.1. Minimum amount of knowledge and training time by design

Total 60 credits, training period 2.5 years.

 

6.2. Structure of the training program

Table 2: Application-oriented Master’s Degree Aquaculture Training Program

No	Code	Subject	Credit	Type
				Offline	Online
I	Compulsory course		32
1	NLM7001	Philosophy	3	2	1
2	NNA7003	English	2	1	1
3	BTS7001	Research methods in aquaculture	2	2	0
4	NTS7001	Aquatic ecology	2	2	0
5	NTS7002	Physiology of aquatic animals	2	2	0
6	BTS7002	Environmental management in aquaculture	2	2	0
7	NTS7003	Application of genetic technology in aquaculture	2	2	0
8	DTS7001	Technology for processing and producing aquatic feed	2	2	0
9	NTS7004	Aquaculture system	2	2	0
10	NTS7008	Reproductive endocrinology and its application in aquaculture	2	2	0
11	BTS7003	Advanced aquatic animal health management	3	3	0
12	NTS7005	Technology of breeding and raising crustaceans	2	2	0
13	NTS7006	Breeding and rearing technology of wild animals	2	2	0
14	NTS7007	Technology of seed production and marine fish farming	2	2	0
15	PTN7010	Advanced program and project management	2	2	0
II	Selective subjects		19
16	DTS7002	Management and development of aquatic resources	2	2	0
17	DTS7003	Technology of harvesting and preserving aquatic products	2	2	0
18	BTS7004	Aquatic epidemiology	2	2	0
19	DTS7005	Coastal Ecosystem Management	2	2	0
20	NTS7009	Aquaculture planning	2	2	0
21	BTS7005	Assessment of environmental impacts in aquaculture	2	2	0
22	NTS7011	Constructions and equipment for aquaculture	2	2	0
23	DTS7006	Aquaculture extension	2	2	0
24	BTS7006	Advance aquatic animal immunity	2	2	0
25	BTS7007	Applied microorganisms in advanced aquaculture	2	2	0
26	BTS7010	Application of biotechnology in farming TS	2	2	0
27	DTS7004	Technology of growing and processing seaweed	2	2	0
28	NTS7010	Seed quality and broodstock management	2	2	0
29	NTS7012	Advanced aquaculture techniques	2	2	0
30	NTS7013	Raw food production techniques	2	2	0
31	BTS7008	Advanced parasitic diseases of wildlife	2	2	0
32	BTS7009	Advanced zoonotic diseases	2	2	0
33	STN7003	Climate change and the environment	3	2	1
34	KTM7009	Resource Management and Application Environment	2	2	0
35	NTS7014	Practice advanced aquaculture applications	2	2	0
36	TPD7001	Advanced food processing technology	2	2	0
III	Graduation thesis		9
37	NTS7801	Project 1	5	5	0
38	NTS7802	Project 2	4	4	0
39	NTS7803	Additional project modules	1	1	0
		Total	60

 

7. Tiến trình đào tạo

Bảng 3: Tiến trình đào tạo ngành NTTS trình độ thạc sĩ định hướng ứng dụng theo học kỳ

Semester	No	Subject	Code	Crd	Offl.	Onl,	BB/TC	total
1	1	Philosophy	NLM7001	3	2.0	1.0	BB	15
1	2	English	NNA7003	2	1.0	1.0	BB
1	3	Research methods in aquaculture	BTS7001	2	2.0	0.0	BB
1	4	Aquatic ecology	NTS7001	2	2.0	0.0	BB
1	5	Physiology of aquatic animals	NTS7002	2	2.0	0.0	BB
1	6	Environmental management in aquaculture	BTS7002	2	2.0	0.0	BB
1	7	Application of genetic technology in aquaculture	NTS7003	2	2.0	0.0	BB
2	8	Technology for processing and producing aquatic feed	DTS7001	2	2.0	0.0	BB	17
2	9	Aquaculture system	PTN7011	2	2.0	0.0	BB
2	10	Reproductive endocrinology and its application in aquaculture	NTS7004	2	2.0	0.0	BB
2	11	Advanced aquatic animal health management	BTS7003	3	3.0	0.0	BB
2	12	Technology of breeding and raising crustaceans	NTS7005	2	2.0	0.0	BB
2	13	Breeding and rearing technology of wild animals	NTS7006	2	2.0	0.0	BB
2	14	Technology of seed production and marine fish farming	NTS7007	2	2.0	0.0	BB
2	15	Advanced program and project management	NTS7008	2	2.0	0.0	BB
3	16	Management and development of aquatic resources	DTS7002	2	2.0	0.0	TC	19
3	17	Technology of harvesting and preserving aquatic products	DTS7003	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	18	Aquatic epidemiology	DTS7004	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	19	Coastal Ecosystem Management	BTS7004	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	20	Aquaculture planning	KTM7009	2	1.0	1.0	TC
3	21	Assessment of environmental impacts in aquaculture	DTS7005	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	22	Constructions and equipment for aquaculture	NTS7009	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	23	Aquaculture extension	NTS7010	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	24	Advance aquatic animal immunity	BTS7005	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	25	Applied microorganisms in advanced aquaculture	NTS7011	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	26	Application of biotechnology in farming TS	DTS7006	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	27	Technology of growing and processing seaweed	BTS7006	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	28	Seed quality and broodstock management	NTS7012	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	29	Advanced aquaculture techniques	NTS7013	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	30	Raw food production techniques	BTS7007	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	31	Advanced parasitic diseases of wildlife	BTS7008	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	32	Advanced zoonotic diseases	BTS7009	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	33	Climate change and the environment	BTS7010	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	34	Resource Management and Application Environment	TPD7001	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	35	Practice advanced aquaculture applications	NTS7014	2	2.0	0.0	TC
3	36	Advanced food processing technology	STN7003	3	2.0	1.0	TC
4	37	Project 1	NTS7801	5	5.0	0.0	BB	9
4	38	Project 2	NTS7802	4	4.0	0.0	BB
4	39	Additional project modules	NTS7803	1	1.0	0.0	TC

 

Brief description of the content and volume of the courses

1. BTS7001. Research methodology for aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Scientific research in aquaculture, Quantitative and qualitative research methods and research processes, using biostatistics in aquaculture research, sampling methods and experimental design, planning outline, develop and design experiments, write scientific articles and publish research results.
2. BTS7002. Environment management in aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Water environment management such as management of physical, chemical and biological factors in the aquatic environment; Causes of environmental pollution in aquaculture and environmental management measures; Measures for water treatment in aquaculture; Research and test a number of drugs and chemicals applied in water quality management for aquaculture.
3. NTS7003. Aplication of genetical technology in aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Genetic basis and selection of aquatic breeds. Application of genetic technology in selection and breeding of aquatic products. Design a breeding program on wildlife. Some applications of modern genetic technology in selecting and breeding aquatic products
4. DTS7001. Feed production technology in aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Nutrient requirements for aquatic animals, raw materials for feed production, changes of raw materials in processing, feed processing technologies, feed standards and regulations, quality assessment Feed quantity, feed management, feed for some typical aquatic animals.
5. DTS7005. Coastal ecosytem management (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Assess the current status, trends and roles of coastal ecosystems/ecosystems including estuaries, tidal flats, lagoons, mangroves, corals, seagrasses with human life. Thereby analyzing management policy options such as integrated coastal zone management, co-management, ecosystem-based management approach, model of public-private relationship to manage systems/regions. ecosystems and their rational use in aquaculture.
6. NTS7001. Aquatic ecology (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Some key ecological factors in water bodies; Groups of aquatic organisms and their habitats; The living and functional activities of aquatic organisms; Biological life in populations, communities and ecosystems; Energy conversion and productivity in water bodies. Climate change and sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
7. NTS7002. Aquatic animal physiology (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). General physiological processes of aquatic organisms in terms of respiration, nutrition – digestion – metabolism, growth and reproduction… Adaptation changes of animals in different environmental conditions. The ability to regulate and direct physiological processes through food, environmental management and the use of artificial products and preparations.
8. DTS7002. Fisheries resource management and development (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Concepts of biodiversity and its role in biological and human life; The situation of exploitation and use of aquatic resources in recent years; Fishery resources and conditions for the development of inland fisheries in our country; Aquatic resources and conditions for marine fisheries development; Major challenges to the development of our country’s fisheries; Strategic orientations for the sustainable development of our country’s fisheries.
9. NTS7004. Aquaculture system (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Semi-intensive pond aquaculture systems; intensive farming; super intensive farming; Aquaculture system in cages. Cold water aquaculture system; System for raising rivers in ponds; Circulating culture in tanks; Visit some typical farming systems.
10. NTS7008. Reproductive Endocrinology and application in aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Endocrine organs, endocrine glands, endocrine hormones related to reproduction of aquatic animals; Influencing factors and development of gonads of aquatic species; Artificial reproduction and the use of hormones in artificial reproduction of aquatic animals; Technology of hatching eggs, rearing and using hormones to control aquatic sex.
11. NTS7011. Aquaculture contruction & equipments (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Aquatic animal hatchery facilities and equipment, Shrimp farm construction and equipment, Fish farm facilities and equipment in ponds and cages, Construction and equipment in production facilities produce drugs, chemicals and microbial products used in aquaculture.
12. NTS7007. Marine fish Reproduction and Aquaculture) (2TC : 2 – 0 – 6). In-depth, up-to-date knowledge on reproductive biology of new and potential cultured species. Reproductive processes, growth and development of eggs and larvae, common problems and solutions to improve the efficiency of marine fish seed production. Advanced commercial farming systems (high technology) in Vietnam, in the world and development trends of marine aquaculture.
13. NTS7005. Crustaceann technology of reproduction and culture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Whiteleg shrimp seed production technology, Black tiger shrimp seed production technology, Sea crab seed production technology, copefloc shrimp farming technology, biofloc shrimp farming technology, RAS shrimp farming technology, IMTA shrimp farming technology, Crab farming technology.
14. NTS7006. Mollusk technology of reproduction and culture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Algae farming technology, Breeding technology and bivalve mollusc rearing, Abalone seed production and rearing technology, Sea cucumber breeding and rearing technology, Molluscs post-harvest handling technology

 

15. DTS7003. Technology of harvesting and preserving seafood products (2TC:2 – 0 – 6). The quality characteristics and quality process of seafood raw materials, methods of quality control of aquatic products, harvesting and storage technologies such as fresh, MAP, cold, frozen, making dried, preservatives… Technological process of preserving and processing some typical aquatic products.
16. BTS7004. Aquatic Animal epidemiology (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). The concept of epidemiology; Terminology and measurement parameters of epidemiology, epidemiology of some common and dangerous aquatic diseases in aquatic animals; Epidemiological research methods: descriptive epidemiology; experimental epidemiology; Analytical epidemiology, sampling methods and epidemiological analysis, epidemiological applications in the prevention of some dangerous infectious diseases in aquatic animals.
17. NTS7009. Aquaculture planning (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Overview and principles in planning and planning. Basic tasks and general principles in planning, decentralization of planning management. Solutions and integration of environmental, social and livelihood issues into each step of the aquaculture planning process.
18. BTS7005. Environment assessment in aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Policy and system of environmental management of the fisheries sector, methods of developing and implementing environmental impact assessment, community participation in environmental impact assessment, management and mitigation of environmental impact the process of analysis, evaluation, decision making and monitoring of evaluation.
19. DTS7006. Fisheries Extention (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Overview of the nature of agricultural and fishery extension activities. Application of basic agricultural and fishery extension methods in practice. Analysis of the reality of fishery extension in Vietnam and in the world. Application of methods of organizing agricultural and fishery extension work at grassroots level in practice
20. BTS7006. Advanced Fish Immunology (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Introduction to immunity in animals, immunity of aquatic animals, Immune system in fish, crustaceans; Immune response in wildlife; Immune allergy due to aquatic products; Application of immunostimulants; Research, test and apply vaccines for fish; Application of immunological techniques in the diagnosis of aquatic animal diseases, Some new studies on immunity in aquatic animals.
21. BTS7007. Advanded Appiled Microbiology in Aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). General characteristics of microorganisms in soil and water environments; The role of microorganisms in aquatic animal health; The relationship of microorganisms with other organisms in an ecosystem; Microorganisms causing diseases on aquatic animals (Bacteria, viruses, fungi); Microorganisms causing spoilage of aquatic products and seafood; Methods of intensive diagnosis of diseases caused by microorganisms; Applications of microbiology in the rearing and prevention of wildlife diseases.
22. BTS7010. Appied biotechnology in aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). The achievements of biotechnology in aquaculture, genetic technology, microbiological technology, technology of breeding disease resistant varieties, biotechnology in improving the quality of breeds, feeds and aquatic products, environmental management technology; biotechnology in the diagnosis and management of aquatic animal health.
23. NTS7012. Advance Aquaculture (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Advanced knowledge about high-tech farming systems such as RAS recirculating culture system, high yield offshore cage culture (>1000 tons/cage)… Application of automation technology, AI technology, technology nano… in aquaculture and management. Digitization and its application in aquaculture management. Problems and risks in the development of high-tech farming and solutions.
24. NTS7013. Live feed production (2TC : 2 – 0 – 6). Introduction of fresh foods used in aquaculture, Algae culture techniques, Rotary culture techniques, copepod farming techniques, Artemia culture techniques, Artemia resting egg hatching techniques, Enrichment techniques Fresh food.
25. BTS7008. Advanced Aquatic Animal Parasitology (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). The common parasite species on aquatic animals today; Diseases caused by internal and external parasites; Methods of diagnosing diseases caused by parasites in the TS; Practice scanning, assessing the morphology, life cycle of the parasite and its effects on the aquatic fauna; Updated drugs and chemicals in the treatment of parasites; Practical application of prevention and treatment of some emerging and damaging parasite diseases on aquatic animals.
26. BTS7009. Advanced Infectious Diseases in Aquatic Animals (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). The concept of infectious diseases in aquatic animals, methods of integrated prevention of infectious diseases, advanced diagnostic methods of infectious diseases, common, dangerous and emerging infectious diseases in aquatic animals, prevention techniques and treatment of infectious diseases, application of diagnostic techniques and use of drugs to prevent and treat some common infectious diseases in wildlife.
27. DTS7004. Seaweed technology of culture and processing (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Introduction to seaweed and their role. Application of technology for growing and processing seaweed group. Application of technology to grow and process the seaweed group. Application of technology for growing and processing food seaweeds.
28. NTS7010. Seed quality and Broodstock management (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Evaluation criteria and development trend of seed quality; External factors and technical processes affecting the quality of seed: the process of rearing and maintaining the brood stock, the process of rearing for spawning, the process of artificial reproduction, the management process of hatching and nursing. raising and transporting fry, fry and fingerlings.
29. BTS7003. Advanced aquatic animal health management (3TC: 3 – 0 – 9). Concept and scientific basis of aquatic animal health management. Integrated disease prevention measures in aquaculture (Management of seed quality, management of farming areas, environmental management, management of feed and waste, management of drugs, chemicals used, disease management) . Modern diagnostic methods in aquatic animal health management. Applying knowledge to build management models for some emerging diseases in aquatic animals.
30. PTN7011. Advanced Program and Project Management (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Overview of program and project management (Concept, role, characteristics, content.); Feasibility study and appraisal of programs and projects; Organizing and coordinating the implementation of programs and projects (Developing plans and organizing implementation); Monitor and evaluate the program/project. PRA’s toolkit supports project construction and management.
31. KTM7009. Applied Resources and Environment Management (2TC: 2 – 0 – 6). Apply knowledge and skills in natural and environmental management in the management, exploitation and use of land and water resources; Management, exploitation and use of forest resources; Management and exploitation of aquatic resources; Manage, exploit and use non-renewable resources.
32. STN7003. Climate Change and Environment (3TC: 2 – 0 – 9): This module includes (1) Introduction to climate and climate change; (2) Current and past manifestations of climate change; (3) Climate change forecast; (4) Impact of climate change on the environment and production areas and human life; (5) Climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions; (6) Analysis of local climate change trends; (7) Assessment of vulnerability to climate change; (8) Proposing solutions to mitigate climate change using En-Roads software; and (9) Inventory of greenhouse gases in agricultural production and daily life.
33. NTS7014. Practical Application of Advanced Aquaculture (2TC: 0 – 2 – 6). Visiting and having hands-on approach to fields such as advanced and high-tech aquaculture, production of feed for aquaculture, production of aquatic drugs, technology for disease diagnosis and treatment at specialized centers, enterprises, factories, farms.
34. TPD7001. Advanced food processing technology (2TC: 2-0-4). General overview of non-thermal processing in food technology. Technology that combines many factors/barriers for food preservation, Food processing without heat, Food processing with direct and emission heat; Raw material management, product storage and distribution.
35. NTS7801. Master thesis section 1: 05 crd
36. NTS7802. Master thesis section 2: 04 crd
37. NTS7803. Master thesis extension: 01 crd