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Undergraduate Course
Enrolment requirementsSuccessful completion of forty seven (47) taught compulsory courses, four (4) elective courses and the foreign language course. Students also have to pursue aresearch thesis along with a four months internship in the private and public sector.
1st SEMESTER (AUTUMN TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΒΠ0102 BIOSTASTISTICS DRITSAS S. 3 2 5
ΒΠ0300 CHEMISTRY BOZIARIS I. 2 2 5
ΒΠ0500 PHYSICS BERILLIS P. 2 2 5
ΒΠ0400 ZOOLOGY HATZIIOANNOU M. 3 2 6
ΒΠ2410 INFORMATICS - MATHEMATICS VENTZAS D. 3 2 5
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 2 4
Total : 30
«BIOSTATISTICS»
The course deals extensively with basic statistical concepts and methods and methods collecting data. Course Objectives: After completing this course, studentsshould be able to: Explain and apply principles of study design and data collection, Use descriptive Statistics for displaying and describing data, Understandproperties of the normal curve, Understand and use Confidence intervals, Hypothesis tests, Compare two samples, Compare three and more samples, Non-parametric methods, Simple and Multiple regression analysis and correlation
«CHEMISTRY»
Introduction to chemistry. Description of atomic structure, chemical bond, solutions, molarity, normality, stoichiometry of chemical reactions and reaction kinetics,chemical equilibrium, acids-bases. Thermodynamics (entropy, enthalpy). Introduction in organic chemistry, nomenclature of organic compounds, stereochemistry,
isomers. Functional groups, induction, resonance, reaction mechanisms. Hydrocarbons, alkanes, alkenes, alkines aromatic hydrocarbons. Alcoholc, carbonylcompounds (aldehydes-ketones), Carboxyl acids, esters, lipids and their biological role. Sugars, amines, aminoacids, proteins.
«PHYSICS»
Classical mechanics, one dimension movements, forces, work, energy, power, velocity, momentum, circular motion, thermodynamics, electrodynamics, waves,optics, radioactivity, molecular spectroscopy.
«ZOOLOGY»
Structure and function of cells, tissues and organs. Nomenclature and taxonomy of animal organisms. Types of reproduction of animal organisms. Theories ofevolution of species. Description of sexes with emphasis on classes of aquatic species. Anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, life cycles and financial evaluation ofanimal organisms with emphasis on aquatic species.
«INFORMATICS - MATHEMATICS»
The Derivative, Differentiation formulas, Derivatives of Higher Order, The indefinite integral, methods of integration, the definite integral, Taylor series, VectorFields, Curl and Div, Double Integrals, Polar coordinates, Green's Theorem. Triple Integrals, Cylindrical and Spherical coordinates. Surface area, surface integrals,Divergence Theorem in 3-space. Gauss' theorem, Stokes' theorem, Differential Equations, Matrices, Determinants, Linear Systems, Lines, spheres, conic sectionsand their classification.
«FOREIGN LANGUAGE»
Students should choose one of the following languages: English, French, Italian, German.
2nd SEMESTER (SPRING TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE LECTURING STAFF
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΒΠ2407 CHORDATA MORPHOLOGY-ANATOMY EXADACTYLOS A. 4 2 6
ΒΠ1400 GEOCHEMISTRY SKORDAS K. 2 2 5
ΒΠ0600 ECOLOGY VAFIDIS D. 3 1 5
ΒΠ1300 OCEANOGRAPHY VAFIDIS D. 3 2 5
ΔΥ0101 REMOTE SENSING - GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONSYSTEMS DOMENIKIOTIS C. 2 1 1 5
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 2 4
Total : 30
«CHORDATA MORPHOLOGY-ANATOMY»
Dissection and study of representative chordate systems with emphasis on the anatomy and evolution of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.Understanding of structural, functional, and evolutionary relationships among anatomical parts within and between major taxa of vertebrates. System orientedand species oriented exercises.
«GEOCHEMISTRY»
Distribution of elements on earth, Geochemistry of igneous rocks, Geochemistry of metamorphic rocks, Geochemistry of isotopes, The hydrological cycle – Surfaceprocesses – Soil geochemistry, Geochemistry of aquatic systems – Continental waters, Hydrochemistry and water quality, Marine geochemistry, Organicgeochemistry, Geochemistry of sediments and sedimental rocks, Diagenesis – Inorganic and organic reactions, Geochemistry of marine metalliferous and nonmetalliferous sediments, Geochemistry and research in mineral exploration.
«ECOLOGY»
Ιntroductory concepts and definitions. Autoecology (relations between living organisms and environmental factors). Population ecology (definition of population,population characteristics, mechanism of population control). Synecology: definition of ecosystem, structure and function analysis of ecosystems. Factors affectingecosystem stability.
«OCEANOGRAPHY»
The Beginning and the Past of the Earth. The Planet Oceanus. Plate Tectonics. Sea Floor Bathymetry. Marine Sediments. Chemical Properties of Seawater. PhysicalProperties of Seawater. Air-Sea Interaction. Ocean Currents. Ocean Surface Circulation. Deep Ocean Circulation. Ocean Waves. Ocean Tides.
«REMOTE SENSING - GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS»
Geographical Information Systems: Introduction to spatial analysis. Raster and vector data bases. Spatial data analysis (e.g. proximity, overlay, generalization).Digital Elevation Models. Interpolation. Spatial statistics. Remote Sensing: An overview. Electromagnetic Radiation and its interaction with the matter. Satellitesensors and their characteristics. Satellite systems. Aerial Photography. Visible, Infrared, thermal and radar images and their characteristics. Preprocessingsatellite images. Classification. Application of Remote Sensing and GIS to aquatic environment.
«FOREIGN LANGUAGE»
Students should choose one of the following languages: English, French, Italian, German.
3rd SEMESTER (AUTUMN TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΒΠ2411 ECOHYDRAULICS - LIMNOLOGY PSILOVIKOS A. 3 2 5
ΔΥ0914 RIVER HYDRAULICS FARSIROTOU E. 2 2 5
ΒΠ0800 MICROBIOLOGY KORMAS K. 2 2 5
ΒΠ1700 ICHTHYOLOGY KLAOUDATOS D. 3 2 6
ΒΠ1501 BIOCHEMISTRY EXADACTYLOS A. 2 2 5
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 2 4
Total : 30
«ECOHYDRAULICS - LIMNOLOGY»
Morphometric Analysis of Catchment Area. Contour Lines. Hydrographic Network. Hydrologic Analysis. Flooding Recharges. Empirical Methods (Fuller, Rational).Time of Concentration. Rainfall Height and Intention. Flooding Hydrographs. Unit, Dimensionless, Instant and Synthetic Hydrograph. Superposition ofHydrographs. S.C.S. & Sierra Nevada Methods. Water Quality in Rivers and Lakes. Pollution Sources (Point, Non-Point, Conservative, Non-Conservative, Domestic,Agriculture, Industrial and Natural). Basic Theories in Mass Balance. Directive 2000/60. Ecological Quality: Biological, Physicochemical and Hydro-morphologicalParameters. Temperature and Stratification in Lakes (Epilimnion, Thermocline and Hypolimnion). Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Saturated Oxygen (DOsat). NutritionElements: Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus. Eutrophication Indexes. N/P ratio. Residence Time of Water in Lakes. Endolimnetic and Exolimnetic Measures forEutrophication Management. Case Study of Lake Kastoria. Combination of Erosion, Sediment Transfer and Deposition in Lakes and Rivers. Calculation of theSediment Deposition Volumes in Natural and Artificial Lakes. Trapping Capacity. Brune Diagramm. Management of the Deposition Volumes and SedimentationRatio. Case Study of Lake Kerkini. Hydraulic Works in Fauna Passages and Fish Passages: “Pool Weir”, “Denil”, “Steep Pass”, “Vertical Slot”, “Bypass Channels”,“Fish Lock” and “Fish Elevator”. Impact Assessment of River Discontinuities in the Fish Fauna. Case Study of River Nestos.
«RIVER HYDRAULICS »
Basic principles in fluid mechanics. River hydraulics with stable bed. Free-surface flow equations. Uniform flow. Energy flow characteristics. Critical depthapplications. Non-uniform flow. Free-surface flow profiles. Gradually varied flow and rapidly varied flow. Hydraulic structures-weirs. River hydraulics with movablebed. Channel flow resistance. Sediment properties. Threshold condition for sediment movement. Armor layer. Estimation of hydraulic and sediment transportconditions.
«MICROBIOLOGY»
Structure and function of the prokaryotic cell. Systematics and taxonomy of microorganisms. Microbial nutrition and metabolism. Microbial growth andpopulations. Viruses. Fungi. Microbiology techniques, classical and modern methodologies.
«ICHTHYOLOGY»
Systematic classification of aquatic vertebrates. Nomenclature, identification, biological and environmental characteristics of osteichthyes, cartilaginous fish,marine mammals and aquatic birds living in Greece.
«BIOCHEMISTRY»
Designing life at the molecular level. Carbohydrate structure, Τhermodynamics, specialized products of amino acids, carbohydrate metabolism, aerobicmetabolism, photosynthesis, lipid metabolism, nitrogen metabolism and the urea cycle, nucleotide metabolism, glycolysis strategy, gluconeogenesis, glycogensynthesis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain, pentose phosphate pathway, oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid catabolism, fatty acid anabolism, lipoproteins,glycoprotein synthesis, inborn errors in metabolism.
«FOREIGN LANGUAGE»
Students should choose one of the following languages: English, French, Italian, German.
4th SEMESTER (SPRING TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE LECTURING STAFF
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΒΠ1701 MARINE BIOLOGY VAFIDIS D. 3 2 5
ΜΤ0305 FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BOZIARIS I. 3 1 5
ΑΛ0301 FISHERIES KLAOUDATOS D. 2 2 5
ΒΠ1503 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GKAFAS G. 3 1 5
ΒΠ2300 HISTOLOGY VAFIDIS D. 2 2 5
ΒΠ2403 CONSERVATION BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS GKAFAS G. 3 1 5
Total : 30
«MARINE BIOLOGY»
Geological history of earth and how the oceans were created. Physicochemical properties of water and how these properties influence the abundance, distribution,diversity, physiology, and behavior of marine organisms. Tides, waves, oceanic circulation and currents. Ecology of pelagic and benthic organisms. Marineinvertebrates. Description, ecology and interactions between marine communities.
«FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY»
Introduction. Macro- and micro- constituents of foods. Composition, analysis and nutritional value of foods. Chemical changes during processing and storage offoods. Microbial contamination of foods. Factors affecting growth and survival of microorganisms in foods. Food-borne pathogens, spoilage microorganisms andusefull microorganisms in foods (starter cultures and probiotics). Physical properties of foods. Unit operations in food technology.
«FISHERIES»
History and development of fisheries. State of the world fisheries. Introduction to Fisheries Biology and Fisheries, principles and basic concepts of Fisheries.Introduction to Morphology, Ecology, Systematics and Fish Ethics. Historical evolution and types of fishing gear, technical characteristics and electronic equipment.Selectivity and effectiveness of fishing gear. Fundamentals of design and operation of fishing gear. Single species and multi-species fisheries. Ghost fishing, By-catches, random catches and discards. Fishing categories and fishing effort. Inland fisheries. Recreational, sporting and illegal fishing. Calculation of fishing effortby gear, estimation of stock utilization based on the capture curve method. Impact of fisheries on organisms and ecosystems and consequences of overfishing.
Estimation of fish age, relationships of skeletal structure and body length, retrospective length calculation by age. Length-weight relationship, main growth modelsand methods of estimating growth parameters. Mortality, definition and types of mortality, methods of estimation. Maturity stages, methods of estimating age andlength of first maturation and methods of estimating fish fertility. Use of FishBase database as an ecological tool. Use of FiSAT software in fisheries research.
«MOLECULAR BIOLOGY»
Introduction to organelles, membranes, membrane transport, fundamentals of protein structure, proteins as enzymes, protein transport and sorting, enzymes,enzyme catalytic mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, enzyme specificity and regulation, bioenergetics, cellular energetics, introduction to metabolic pathways, cell cycleregulation, cellular information, cell signaling. Introduction to molecular genetics, chromosome structure, genetic code, DNA replication mechanisms, transcription,RNA processing, translation, regulation of gene expression, DNA-protein interactions, gene targeting, control of gene expression, eukaryotic gene regulation,recombinant DNA and genomics.
«HISTOLOGY»
The mcroscopic anatomy of aquatic animals. Histological methods. Cell, tissue and organ microanatomy, relating structure to function. The four basic tissues(epithelium, connective tissue, muscle, and nerve), blood and the organ systems (integumentary, immune, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary, male andfemale reproductive and sensory systems).
«CONSERVATION BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS »
Marine mammals’ biology, dolphins, whales, seals, sea lions. Evolution, anatomy, ecology. Behavior & interaction with their natural environment. Evaluation ofnatural populations & their distribution. Management, threatened species conservation. Marine parks & rehabilitation centers.
«FOREIGN LANGUAGE»
Students should choose one of the following languages: English, French, Italian, German.
5th SEMESTER (AUTUMN TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΥΔ0401 GENETICS EXADACTYLOS A. 3 1 5
ΒΠ1800 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT IN FISHERIESPRODUCTION POLYMEROS K. 3 1 5
ΥΔ0503 PHYSIOLOGY - ENDOCRINOLOGY MENTE E. 2 2 5
ΔΥ0203 ECOTOXIGOLOGY SKORDAS K. 2 2 5
ΔΥ0800 BIODIVERSITY HATZIIOANNOU M. 3 1 5
THESIS 5
Total : 30
«GENETICS»
Inheritance of genetic material: structure of DNA and RNA, differential gene expression, gene regulation, genetic linkage, protein synthesis and RNA, Meiosis-process, Meiosis-genetic diversity, χ2 test, Mendelian genetics-genotype & phenotype, Mendelian genetics-monohybrid & dihybrid crossing, chromosomes X and Y,genetic mutations-types of mutation, genetic mutations-polyploidy & mutation frequency, selective breeding. Population and evolutionary genetics: gene pool,Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, Wahlund effect and F-statistics, genetic drift, genetic bottlenecks, founder effects, gene flow, mate selection, local adaptation,natural selection-types of selection, stabilizing natural selection, directional selection, diversifying selection. Quantitative genetics: response to selection in aquantitative trait, divergence of DNA sequences, population effective size in aquaculture.
«ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT IN FISHERIES PRODUCTION»
Principles in Economic theory. Production economics. Supply and Demand of fisheries products. Market theory, elasticities and prices of fisheries products.Production management: product, revenue and profit maximization. Decision making in fisheries production.
«PHYSIOLOGY - ENDOCRINOLOGY»
Endocrine system of aquatic animals. Hormones and their actions. Mechanisms of hormone actions. Formation of eggs and sperm, gonadal function and control.Male and female reproductive system. Hormones manipulation in reproduction. Physiology of aquatic vertebrates and aquatic invertebrates, mainly crustaceans.Circulatory system. The swim bladder. Respiratory system. Musculoskeletal system.
«ECOTOXICOLOGY»
Planet earth in danger – Global pollution, Environmental toxicology – Classification of chemical substances and toxicity tests, Study of the impact of chemicalpollutants on organisms and evaluation of ecological risks, Nutrient cycles and ecosystems, Ecotoxicology – Effects of chemical contaminants on living organismsand ecosystems, Methodology of ecotoxicological investigations, Management and protection of ecosystems.
«BIODIVERSITY»
What is biodiversity. Evolution of life through time. How do we measure biodiversity. Global distribution of biodiversity and Biogeography. Benefits and threats.Conservation of biodiversity
6th SEMESTER (SPRING TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE LECTURING STAFF
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΥΔ0400 SNAILS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS BREEDING HATZIIOANNOU M. 2 2 5
ΥΔ0301 AQUACULTURE CONSTRUCTIONS NEOFYTOU N. 3 1 5
ΥΔ0303 AQUACULTURE I PANAGIOTAKI P. 3 1 5
ΒΠ2406 REPRODUCTION BIOTECHNOLOGY PAPADOPOULOS S. 3 1 5
ΥΔ0504 NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY MENTE E. 2 2 5
INTERNSHIP 3
THESIS 2
Total : 30
«SNAILS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS BREEDING»
The edible snails of Greece. Anatomy and Physiology of gastropods. Reproduction, nutrition and feeding of wild and farmed gastropods. Snail Farming(Heliciculture). The commercial frogs with accent in Greek species. Frog, Alligator and Crocodile Farming (Aquaculture)
«AQUACULTURE CONSTRUCTIONS»
Constructions for the culture of aquatic organisms with open, semi-closed and closed systems.
«ΑQUACULTURE I»
Marine aquaculture: production of seafood from hatchery fish which are grown to market size in tanks, cages, or raceways focused mainly on Mediterraneancultivated species sea bream and seabass. Crustacean farming.
«REPRODUCTION BIOTECHNOLOGY»
Environmental control of reproduction Semen collection - Macroscopic and microscopic evaluations of semen Artificial change of sex Application of artificialinsemination Collection, incubation and hatching of eggs Cryopreservation of gametes In vitro production of embryos Induction of sterility Cloning of farm animalorganisms Genetic engineering of animal organisms Production of transgenic animal organisms.
«NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY»
Introduction to aquatic animal nutritional physiology. Digestive and sensory organs anatomy. Metabolic fate of ingested nutrients and their essentiality. Theeffects of nutrient deficiency, nutrient interaction and imbalance. Digestion and absorption of nutrients. Bioenergetics. Protein and amino acid metabolism.Carbohydrates, major and minor pathways of glucose utilization. Lipids and fatty acids of fish. Metabolic modification of dietary lipids. Vitamins, requirements,deficiency diseases, functional role. Minerals. Control and regulation of digestion.
7th SEMESTER (AUTUMN TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΥΔ0302 AQUACULTURE NUTRITION KARAPANAGIOTIDIS I. 2 2 5
ΥΔ0311 AQUACULTURE II PANAGIOTAKI P. 3 1 5
ΔΥ0901ECONOMICS AND VALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAND NATURAL RESOURCES MATSIORI S. 2 2 5
ΜΤ0301 SEAFOOD HYGIENE AND PRESERVATION BOZIARIS I. 3 1 5
ΔΥ0900 AQUATIC MICROBIAL ECOLOGY KORMAS K. 2 2 5
THESIS 5
Total : 30
«AQUACULTURE NUTRITION»
Principles of fish nutrition. Principles of metabolism, nutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins). Nutrient requirements of fish. Energyrequirements. Fish nutrition in practice. Lives feeds.
«Aquaculture II»
Freshwater aquaculture in ponds and in on-land systems such as recirculating aquaculture systems. Trout, salmon, eel, carp, sturgeon, polyculture. Production ofmussels and oysters.
«ECONOMICS AND VALUATION OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES»
This course analyses the economic and public policy principles underlying their effects to environmental degradation or to the overexploitation of naturalresources. Students will acquire an understanding of: basic principles behind the economics of natural resource use, how the economy and the environment arelinked, how various market failures may lead to environmental degradation or the overexploitation of natural resources and how economic policies can counteractsuch market failures.theory for environmental valuation,environmental policy instruments,important ethical questions linked to the use and protection of
environmental resources, the economic theory and principles for developing new environmental policies and evaluating current policies for environment andnatural resources.
«SEAFOOD HYGIENE AND PRESERVATION»
Biological and chemical hazards of fish and seafood. Post-mortem changes in fish flesh, autolytic, chemical and microbiological changes. Spoilage of fish andseafood. Specific Spoilage Organism. Fish freshness and quality indices. Hurdle theory. Principles of preservation methods by heating, chilling, freezing, curing andMAP. Quality and safety assurance of fish and seafood and related legislation. Microbiological Risk Assessment (MRA). Microbial and chemical source tracking inseafood industry. GHP’s and HACCP principles.
«AQUATIC MICROBIAL ECOLOGY»
Methodologies to investigate aquatic microorganisms. Survival of microorganisms in the aquatic environment. Impact of abiotic parameters on aquaticmicroorganisms. Aquatic biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorous. Microbial loop. Aquatic fungi and viruses. Symbiotic microorganisms.Aquatic microorganisms in public health.
8th SEMESTER (SPRING TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE LECTURING STAFF
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΔΥ0918 ECOHYDROLOGY - SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES PSILOVIKOS A. 3 1 5
ΜΤ0400 FOOD PROCESSING BOZIARIS I. 2 1 1 5
ΥΔ0308 AQUAFEED TECHNOLOGY KARAPANAGIOTIDIS I. 2 2 5
ΜΤ0307 SEAFOOD QUALITY CONTROL AND AUTHENTICITYTECHNIQUES BOZIARIS I. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0107 ELECTRON MICROSCOPY IN HISTOLOGY BERILLIS P. 2 2 4
INTERNSHIP 3
THESIS 4
Total : 30
«ECOHYDROLOGY - SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES»
Historical Elements of Water Resources and its Management. Ancient Era, Classic Era, Nowadays (20 – 21st Era). The Loss of the Wetland Systems of Greece forthe Benefit of the Land – Reclamation Works in the Last Century. The Example of Lakes Kerkini and Karla. Global Hydrological Circle. Availability of WaterResources. Water Scarcity Globally and in Greece. Natural and Anthropogenic Processes. Global Climate Change and Impacts on Water Resources and AquaticEcosystems. Transboundary Water Resources. Hydro-diplomacy and Hydro-kybernetics. Water Balance Parameters: Rainfall, Evaporation, Surface and Ground –Water Recharge. Water Balance Algorithms and Models. Case Studies in Lakes Kastoria and Koroneia. Basic Concepts and Definitions of Water Resources andWater Systems Management. Environmental (Ecological) Flows. Definitions, Properties, Categories of Calculation Methods. Hydro-morphological Parameters.Legislation. Case Studies from Samos Island and Pelion Peninsula. The main axes of Water Resources Management: a) Study and Design of Hydraulic Works, b)Legislation Framework - Water Regions (Framework Directives 2000/60, 2007/60 and L. 2139/03), c) Mathematical Tools based on System Analysis. Wetlandsand Aquatic Ecosystems. Values, Uses and Benefits for the Environment and for Humanity. Protection and Rehabilitation. The Monitoring of Water Resources andAquatic Ecosystems. Records of Time Series Data. The Assessment of their Ecological Status. The Simulation of Quantitative and Qualitative Parameters in WaterResources. Temporal and Spatial Models (Deterministic and Stochastic), Numerical Simulation. Optimization with Mathematical Programming Methods.
«FOOD PROCESSING»
Classical methods of food processing: Heat treatments (Blanching, Pasteurization and Canning). Preservation by low temperatures. (chilling and freezing). Othermethods (dehydration, drying, salting, smoking). Novel Methods for Food Processing: Irradiation [Ionizing radiation, Ultraviolet (UV), Microwaves, Pulsed Light],sonication, ohmic heating, electric pulses, cold-plasma, High Hydrostatic Pressures, ozonation, electrolysed water and additives. Food Packaging [Packaging underModified Atmosphere Packaging/under Vacuum (MAP/Sous Vide), Active/Smart Packaging, Edible films.
«AQUAFEED TECHNOLOGY»
Aquafeed production - world and national data. Nutrients and non-nutrient substances in aquafeeds. Conventional and unconventional feedstuffs. Feedformulation. Linear programming. Equipment of aquafeed manufacture. Material flow in manufacture. Feed milling process. Pelleting and extrusion. Nutritionalvalue of feedstuffs and aquafeeds.
«SEAFOOD QUALITY CONTROL AND AUTHENTICITY TECHNIQUES»
Introduction to seafood quality control and authenticity techniques. Identification of Food Fraud based on –OMICS (Proteomics, Genomics, Metagenomics andMetabolomics). Chromatographic determination of biomolecules in seafood. Fingerprinting methodologies. Mass spectrometry. Matrix assisted laser desorptionionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)spectroscopy. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy. Restriction fragment length polymorphism. Single-strand conformation polymorphism. PCR. High Resolution Melting(HRM) analysis. Next Generation Sequencing analysis.
«ELECTRON MICROSCOPY IN HISTOLOGY»
Basic electron microscopy principles, observation of cells and tissues under S.E.M and T.E.M., viruses under T.E.M., preparation of cells and tissues for T.E.Mobservation, preparation of cells and tissues for S.E.M observation, tissues and cells image formation in the electron microscopes, water column microorganismsunder S.E.M., energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis with S.E.M., image analyses.
9th SEMESTER (AUTUMN TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΥΔ0502 AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASES GOLOMAZOU E. 2 3 5
ΥΔ0304 AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS NEOFYTOU N. 2 1 1 5
ΑΛ0305 SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT KLAOUDATOS D. 2 2 5
ELECTIVE COURSE I 4
ELECTIVE COURSE II 4
THESIS 7
Total : 30
«AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASES»
Specific diseases are studied in freshwater culture and mariculture, especially where there is an economic impact. Students receive training in the wide range ofdisciplines and skills necessary for the investigation, preparation and control of aquatic animal diseases. There is a review of the main bacterial, viral, parasitic andfungal diseases of aquatic organisms and their diagnosis and treatment. Moreover, non-infectious diseases are discussed. Practical sessions focus on samplingsessions and case studies, isolating and identifying aquatic animal pathogens using advanced and specialized identification techniques.
«AQUACULTURE ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS»
Aquaculture environmental interactions. Site selection. Environmental effects from the installation and the operation of aquaculture facilities. Better managementpractices for the reduction of environmental impacts.
«SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT»
Historical background and meaning of the stock. Basic population parameters mortality, growth and recruitment, and their dependence on population density andenvironmental variables, population density estimation, fishing effort, CPUE and sustainable yield, dynamic pool models, surplus yield models, principles ofeconomics, stochastic simulation. Contemporary views of fisheries management process and operation, coping with uncertainty and risk, precaution principle.Emphasis on small scale inland fisheries. Fisheries regulations and management of fisheries in Greece.
ELECTIVE COURSES - 9th SEMESTER (AUTUMN TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΔΥ0903 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY SKORDAS K. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0801 MARINE BENTHIC ECOSYSTEMS VAFIDIS D. 2 1 4
ΜΤ0103FINANCE AND EVALUATION OF FISHERIES
INVESTMENTSMATSIORI S. 2 1 4
ΜΤ0403
TOTAL QUALITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS IN FOOD MANUFACTURING (ISO 9001, ISO
22000)
BOZIARIS I. 2 1 4
ΒΠ2405 APPLICATIONS OF AQUATIC MICROORGANISMS KORMAS K. 2 1 4
ΥΔ0403 EVOLUTION EXADACTYLOS A. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0205 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING NEOFYTOU N. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0910 BIG DATA HANDLING EXADACTYLOS A. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0904 HISTOPATHOLOGICAL LESIONS OF AQUATIC
ANIMALSBERILLIS P. 2 1 4
ΓΠ0603 SPECIAL ISSUES IN STATISTICS DRITSAS S. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0905 DEMOGRAPHIC ECONOMICS OF COASTAL ZONE DRITSAS S. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0906 SCIENCE COMMUNICATION GKAFAS G. 2 1 4
ΒΠ1100 METEOROLOGY - CLIMATOLOGY DOMENIKIIOTIS C. 2 1 4
ΜΤ0401 NEW TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY AND BOZIARIS I. 2 1 4
SAFETY OF FOODS
ΔΥ0915 RIVER REGULATION FARSIROTOU E. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0916 CLIMATE CHANGE & HYDROLOGICAL HAZZARDS PSILOVIKOS A. 2 1 4
ΥΔ0507 TOPICS IN AQUATIC ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY MENTE E. 2 1 4
ΑΛ0404 FISHERIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE KLAOUDATOS D. 2 1 4
ΑΛ0405LABORATORY ANIMALS, HEALTH AND
MANAGEMENTMICHAIL G. 2 1 4
ΜΤ0107 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKAYIANNIS P.
« ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY »
Distribution of data and diadohic substitution, Geochemical prospecting methods, Weathering and soil formation, Dispersion processes in surface environment,Secondary dispersion: Εh / pH and absorption, Surficial dispersion patterns, Trace elements in soils, Trace elements in plants, Natural waters composition and theprocess of weathering, Trace elements in water and sediments, Heavy metal pollution because of mining activities and metallurgy – Consequences for humansand the environment, Geochemical mapping of natural and anthropogenic sources of pollution, Geochemical engineering.
«MARINE BENTHIC ECOSYSTEMS»
Detailed description of the different types of benthic ecosystems in the marine environment. Ecology and functional diversity. Trophic cascades. Inter- and Intra-specific relationships within communities and among asseblages.
«FINANCE AND EVALUATION OF FISHERIES INVESTMENTS»
The course deals extensively with the scope, techniques and objectives of investment appraisal, as well as risk assessment and funding investments. Students willacquire an understanding of: Methods of investments evaluation, Basic investment principles for evaluation, Investment decisions in practice, Break Even PointTheory, Risk assessment theory, Theoretical Framework for Using Sensitivity Analysis.
« TOTAL QUALITY AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN FOOD MANUFACTURING (ISO 9001, ISO 22000)»
ISO 9001, ISO 22000. Management systems in food manufacturing. Quality management systems. Principles of ISO 9001. Food Safety Management Systems.HACCP and HACCP based management systems. Principles of ISO 22000. Auditing of management systems. Certification.
«APPLICATIONS OF AQUATIC MICROORGANISMS»
Aquatic prokaryotes and unicellular eukaryotes with metabolic traits of biotechnological interest. Microbial biocative and pharmaceutical substances. Biofuels. Foodand aquatic microorganisms. Microorganisms as indicators of ecological quality and pollution in aquatic systems. Waterborne infections. Microbiology of drinkingwater and drinks. Domestic sewage treatment plant. Subsurface microorganisms. Isolation stategies of microorganisms with special interest to humans.
«EVOLUTION»
Evolution theories, evolutionary forces and genetic diversity, evolution of populations, phylogeny, Systematics and Cladistics, measuring variation of polygenictraits, molecular and morphological data in systematic studies, phylogenetic tests of evolutionary processes, phylogeny programs, evolution of developmentalgenes. Speciation, rates of speciation, species interactions, species concepts, variation within-between species. Socio-philosophical aspects of the evolutionarytheory.
«ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING»
Principles of environmental planning. Description, registration and planning of the existing condition of the environment. Estimation, valuation and confrontation ofenvironmental impacts. Planning and inventory of protected areas under national and international conventions.
«BIG DATA HANDLING»
Computational arrays architecture. Programming. Bioinformatics. Sequence analysis. Bioethics of big data methods and assumptions in life sciences. Social andethical challenges. Possible benefits and risks of using big data analytic methods in life sciences.
« HISTOPATHOLOGICAL LESIONS OF AQUATIC ANIMALS»
Characteristics of Histopathology, Fish Necropsy, Tissue Sampling and Maintenance Techniques for Histopathology, Photographic Documentation of Lesions,External Examination, Evaluation of Histopathological Lesions, Acute Inflammation, Chronic Inflammation, Edema, Bleeding, Hyperemia, Thrombosis, Aneurysm,Apoptosis, Necrosis, Liver degeneration, Liver cirrhosis, Hydropic degeneration, Accumulation of glycogen in hepatocytes, Liposomes in Enterocytes, Enteritis,Crustacean digestive gland, Skeletal deformities, Acute Cell Swelling, Atrophy, Hyperplasia, Hypertrophy, Metaplasia, Dysplasia.
« SPECIAL ISSUES IN STATISTICS»
This course introduces to students the linear and nonlinear regression analysis in order to examine the interactions between different variables. In addition toclassical linear and nonlinear models, emphasis will be placed on polynomial regression analysis. This second category of models concerns categorical or discretedependent variables such as preference or not for specific products, consumer behavior, willingness to pay, etc.
« DEMOGRAPHIC ECONOMICS OF COASTAL ZONE»
The course presents to students modern scientific approaches regarding the two-way relationship between demography and coastal economy. In particular, theimpact of demographic characteristics on economic growth, employment, investment, savings, and economic-productive activities in the coastal area. In addition,analyze the relationship between a dynamic demographic profile (“new” population, fisheries population) and economic growth, the nature and demand (ascatches), employment policy for the active population, innovation etc. Finally, to evaluate the effects of aging, such as insurance costs, on production costs.
« SCIENCE COMMUNICATION »
Introduction of anthropological research methods in support the importance in maintaining the balance of the natural environment. Raising awareness of the localcommunity and stakeholders to exchange views / knowledge. Coordination of actions between the academic community and society. Spreading the idea thatprotecting the environment requires collective consciousness and action as it is now crucial to human survival itself.
« METEOROLOGY - CLIMATOLOGY »
Composition of the atmosphere. Vertical variation of meteorological parameters. Solar and terrestrial radiation. Temperature (air and water). Atmosphericpressure. El Nino and La Nina. Wind. Vapor pressure saturation, Absolute Humidity, Mixing ratio, Specific Humidity, Relative humidity and dew point. Evaporationand Evapotranspiration and methods for their measurement. Dew, frost and fog. Clouds. Precipitation. Atmospheric disturbances. Meteorological instruments.Climate types. Climate variability.
« NEW TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY AND SAFETY OF FOODS »
Emerging food borne pathogens. Bacterial injury and response. Predictive food microbiology. Biofilms in food industry. Quorum sensing. Modern non-thermalmethods for microbial inactivation in foods (HP, pulsed electric fields, non-thermal plasma, ozone, sonication, UV. Biopreservation. Antimicrobial packaging.Molecular methods in food microbiology (PCR, next generation sequencing). Instrumental methods in food microbiology (FTIR, Maldi-tof MS).
« RIVER REGULATION »
Mapping using Geographic Information System applications. Definition of river basin and subbasins. Estimation of maximum surface water runoff. Erosion,deposition and sediment transport. Models of soil loss prediction. Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation. Improvement of surface runoff conditions in river areas.
« CLIMATE CHANGE & HYDROLOGICAL HAZZARDS »
Basic Concepts and Definitions. Global Climate Change. The Greenhouse Effect. Interglacial Periods, Holocene, Overheating, Mean Sea Level Rise. ExtremePhenomena, Wildfires, Storms, Flash Floods, Mudflows, Water Scarcity. Examples from Greece. The IPCC Climate Models. The role of Media in Real RiskImpression and Impression Making. Impacts of Climate Change on: a) the Quantity and Quality of Water, b) Hydro – Systems and Aquatic Ecosystems, c) theparameters of Water Balance (Supply and Demand), d) Human Living Conditions. Monitoring and Construction of Databases – Time Series. Simulation Applicationsusing Stochastic Models and Artificial Neural Networks. Climate Change as an effect of natural processes and human intervention. The Opposite Opinion of Non –Climate Change.
«TOPICS IN AQUATIC ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY»
The course provides insight into the physiological mechanisms with case studies on the stress, health, growth and reproduction and how particular groups ofaquatic animals cope physiologically with various environments and respond to physiological challenges at different parts of their life cycle in the aquaticenvironment. Case studies will also be used to focus on how physiological knowledge can be applied in aquaculture.
« FISHERIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE »
An overview of current scientific knowledge on the impacts of climate change on fisheries. Physical and ecological impacts on fisheries. Consequences of theimpacts of climate change on fisheries and their dependent communities. Impacts and sensitivity of fisheries to climate change and examples of adaptationmechanisms used. Contribution of fisheries to greenhouse gas emissions and examples of mitigation strategies.
« LABORATORY ANIMALS, HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT »
Humane use of animals. Know how to handle laboratory animals in a humane manner. Housing and breeding of laboratory animals. Can discuss laboratoryenvironments vs. animal quality of life and hygienic needs. Handles both wild type and genetically modified animals effectively and safely. Can explain how animalnutrition may impact on research results. Laboratory animal diseases and health risks. Knows microbes and parasites that commonly infect laboratory animals.Can explain how these may impact on experimental results. Can demonstrate how common health risks and preventable adverse events in laboratory animals canbe minimised. Can identify and apply appropriate methods for experimental treatment, such as administration of analgesia or anaesthesia, surgery includingperioperative care, and euthanasia. Alternative methods, species selection, and power calculations. Can systematically explore and evaluate animal free researchmethods. Can appropriately select animal species, where needed for new research activities.
«INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP»
The main objective of this course is to help students understand the basic concepts related to innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as the opportunities,prospects and the possibility to offer to society through business and innovation efforts. At the same time, it seeks to help them develop the necessary skills andconfidence to bring these efforts to a successful outcome. http://business-plans.moke.uth.gr/
10th SEMESTER (SPRING TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE LECTURING STAFF
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΜΤ0104 MARKETING AND POLICY IN FISHERIES PRODUCTION POLYMEROS K. 3 1 5
ΜΤ0106 VALUATION AND ACCOUNTANCY MATSIORI S. 2 2 5
ΑΛ0403 PHARMACOLOGY MICHAIL G. 2 2 5
ELECTIVE COURSE ΙΙI 4
ELECTIVE COURSE IV 4
THESIS 7
Total : 30
«MARKETING AND POLICY IN FISHERIES PRODUCTION»
Principles in Marketing Management. Marketing functions in primary production. Marketing environment, mix and plan for fisheries products. Principles, objectivesand review of the Common Fisheries Policy of the E.U. Modern trends in the global agro food sector.
«VALUATION AND ACCOUNTANCY»
The course deals extensively with the scope, techniques and objectives fish farm appraisal methods and fish farm accounting. Students will acquire anunderstanding of: Concepts of price and value, Basic concepts and method farm appraisal, Method of assessing the worth of a company, Concepts and methods ofDepreciation, Accounting result and Accounts, Day book and Day book entries, Balance of the general ledger, Day book entries of the closing and opening ofledgers, Analysis of accounting sheets, Use of accounting data in making entrepreneurial decisions.
«PHARMACOLOGY»
Describe theories of drug-receptor concept, structure & action of receptors, dose-response relationships, potency and efficacy. • Describe the principles of: correctchoice of route of administration, absorption of drugs, metabolism and excretion of drugs, interpretation of drug concentration in body fluids and pharmacokineticmodeling. • Explain the concepts of pharmacogenetics and personalised medicine. • Demonstrate knowledge of common analytical methods and their limitations.
• Explain the mechanisms of action and modes of use of common therapeutic drugs. Foresee, prevent and manage adverse drug events and drug interactions.Use antimicrobials judiciously for therapy and prophylaxis.
ELECTIVE COURSES - 10th SEMESTER (SPRING TERM)
COURSECODE COURSE TITLE RESPONSIBLE LECTURER
Theory
Part
(hours)
Tutorial
(hours)
Laboratory
Work
(hours)
E.C.T.S.
ΥΔ0309 ORNAMENTAL AQUACULTURE - AQUAPONICS KARAPANAGIOTIDIS I. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0902METHODOLOGY OF AQUATIC RESOURCES
ECONOMIC EVALUATIONMATSIORI S. 2 1 4
ΥΔ0506 BIOSECURITY IN AQUACULTURE GOLOMAZOU E. 2 1 4
ΓΠ0601 COOPERATION- COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS POLYMEROS K. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0302 HYDROINFORMATICS PSILOVIKOS A. 2 1 4
ΥΔ0306 MANAGEMENT OF AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES PANAGIOTAKI P. 2 1 4
ΒΠ2404DYNAMIC OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE
ECOSYSTEMSVAFIDIS D. 2 1 4
ΓΠ0200 AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY MENTE E. 2 1 4
ΓΠ0602 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY EXADACTYLOS A. 2 1 4
ΥΔ0505 HELICICULTURE HATZIIOANNOU M. 2 1 4
ΒΠ1500 GENOMICS EXADACTYLOS A. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0911 CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN COASTAL ZONE DRITSAS S. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0912 COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY SKORDAS K. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0913 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ECOSYSTEMIC SERVICES MATSIORI S. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0907 APPLIED ECOPHYSIOLOGY VAFIDIS D. 2 1 4
ΔΥ0917 INTEGRATED RIVER ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT FARSIROTOU E. 2 1 4
ΑΛ0406 FISHERIES AND INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT KLAOUDATOS D. 2 1 4
ΒΠ2408 CLIMATE CHANGE AND ANIMAL BREEDING PAPADOPOYLOS S. 2 1 4
ΒΠ2408 MICROBIAL SOURCE TRACKING MICHAIL G. 2 1 4
«ORNAMENTAL AQUACULTURE - AQUAPONICS»
Historical data of ornamental aquaculture - current production and value of the sector. The natural environment of ornamental fish. Water quality of ornamentalaquarium. Construction, equipment, function and maintenance of aquarium. Biology of ornamental fish - freshwater and seawater. Ornamental plants.Reproduction of ornamental fish. Nutrition of ornamental fish. Diseases of ornamental fish. Aquaponics.
« METHODOLOGY OF AQUATIC RESOURCES ECONOMIC EVALUATION»
This course analyses the economic and public policy principles underlying their effects to environmental degradation or to the overexploitation of naturalresources. On completion of this course students should be able to:understand the concept of environmental values and how their can be incorporated intoeconomic decision-making,understand the role of environmental valuation methods, understand the difficulties of applying economic valuation methods,understand the strengths and weaknesses of non-market valuation methods and be able to select an appropriate method,understand the basic concepts andprinciples of conventional non-market valuation methods, understand how to design non-market valuation survey questionnaires, understand how to design non-market valuation research
« BIOSECURITY IN AQUACULTURE»
Measures and methods adopted to secure a disease free environment in all phases of aquaculture practices for improved profitability. Biosecurity protocols areintended to maintain the "security" of a facility. Major biosecurity goals are discussed: Animal management for obtaining healthy stocks, optimizing their healthand immunity through good husbandry. Pathogen management for preventing, reducing or eliminating pathogens. People management for educating andmanaging staff and visitors.
« COOPERATION- COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS»
Principles in Co-operation. Subject, goals and functions of Co-operatives. Benefits from Co-operatives: Production scales, bargaining power. Review andstructure of Co-operatives in Greece and globally. Co-operatives and modern challenges in fisheries production.
«HYDROINFORMATICS»
Connection between hydraulic, hydrologic and hydrogeologic models using hydroinformatics software and GIS. Application of time and space analysis solvinghydrologic and hydraulic scientific issues. Trend analysis. Spearman’s criterion. Application in water resources balance in catchments’ areas of rivers and lakes.Introduction to finite difference method. Simulation model MODFLOW in groundwater resources. The method of linear and non-linear programming. Optimizationmodel MODMAN.
«MANAGEMENT OF AQUACULTURE ENTERPRISES»
Business planning, management by objectives, project of production system, natural and personnel resources, regulatory aspects.
« DYNAMIC OCEANOGRAPHY AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS »
Introduction. The Historical Setting. Density and Stability of Water Column. Marine kinematics. Conservation of Volume. Equations of Frictionless Motion.Geostrophic Currents. Mixing Processes. Equations of Motion with Friction. Vorticity. Wind-driven Currents. Wind-driven ocean circulation. Equatorial processesand circulation. Marine Modelling. Deep circulation, climate change and effects on marine ecosystems.
«AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY»
Introductory general entomology elements. Anatomy, biology, physiology, ethology and systematic of the main provisions of the Insecta class. Concept andmethods to limit pest populations. Their role in aquatic ecosystems. Indicators purity of the waters and their economic importance.
«RESEARCH METHODOLOGY»
Sampling in aquatic ecosystems. Care, handling, and examination of experimental aquatic organisms. Experimental design. Use of tools / techniques for research.Data management and statistical techniques. Interpretation of data and paper writing. Basic concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research methods,including computer applications for research.
«HELICICULTURE»
Productive properties of terrestrial gastropods species. Reproduction methods of terrestrial gastropods. Breeding methods of terrestrial gastropods. Systems ofrearing snails. General principles of construction of snail – farm. Hygiene of snail – farms and hatcheries. Principles of exploitation of farmed snails, in conditions
of prosperity, with ultimate aim to increase their productivity. Economic importance and structure of breeding snails worldwide, and especially in European Unionand Greece.
«GENOMICS»
Historical review, bibliography and methods. Genomics in organisms - case studies. Strengths and limitations. Hypothesis testing/hypothesis generation. Study ofspecific genes and whole genomes at the DNA level (metagenomics). Study of specific genes as well as whole genomes at the RNA level. Applications of genomics.Trait-based genetics from gene-based genomics.
« CLIMATE CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN COASTAL ZONE»
The course is an introduction to modern scientific approaches regarding on management and ways of dealing with the effects of global climate change on thecoastal area (observed climate change, frequency of occurrence, causes and effects). In addition, climate change will affect a wide range of socio-economicactivities and natural processes, such as the adaptation of coastal productive economic activities (fisheries, aquaculture), the two-way relationship between themand significant natural disasters, resilience of vulnerable or potentially vulnerable coastal areas to climate change. Finally, we will analyze the use of proposedstrategies and policies to deal with climate change in the frame of mitigation and adaptation to climate change in general.
« COASTAL GEOMORPHOLOGY»
Coastal zone - sea waves, coastal currents – tides, sea-level, coastal sediments, coastal landforms of rocky coasts, coastal depositional landforms of wavedominated coastal environments, coastal depositional landforms of coastal environments dominated by riverine sediment supply, coastal landforms of coastsdominated by tides, aeolian coastal landforms, coasts of coral reefs – classification of coasts , coastal erosion and protection measures, Integrated Coastal ZoneManagement (ICZM).
« ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ECOSYSTEMIC SERVICES»
The course provides a general description of the concept of "ecosystem services" and analyzes the relationship between ecosystem services, biodiversity, ecologyand economics. Will be emphasized on the economic analysis and evaluation of ecosystem services in the light of ecological economics to support resource useand environmental management decision-making process. Various issues will be covered, including people motives for protection of ecosystems Case studies willbe used to relate theory to practice and the acquisition of practical skills in valuation will be emphasized and recording peoples’ attitudes to the environment.
« APPLIED ECOPHYSIOLOGY»
The course provides a general description of the concept of "ecosystem services" and analyzes the relationship between ecosystem services, biodiversity, ecologyand economics. Will focus on economic analysis and evaluation of ecosystem services in the light of ecological economics to support resource use andenvironmental management decision-making process. Various issues will be covered, including people's motives for protecting ecosystems. Case studies will beused to relate theory to practice and the acquisition of practical skills in valuation will emphasize and record peoples' attitudes to the environment.
« INTEGRATED RIVER ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT»
Principles of integrated river management. River ecosystem disturbances. Physical and artificial disturbances. Integrated river ecosystem restoration methods.Grade control structures and weirs. Erosion associated with structures. Improving habitat diversity and connectivity. Sediment control practices and check dams.Flood defence. Application of Geographic Information System for flood risk analysis.
« FISHERIES AND INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT»
Integrated coastal zone management is a process for the holistic and integrated management of the coast and the human activities on the coast within setpolitical and geographical boundaries aiming to achieve sustainability. ICZM uses the informed participation and cooperation of all stakeholders to assess thesocietal goals in a given coastal area, and to take actions towards meeting these objectives. ICZM seeks, over the long-term, to balance environmental, economic,social, cultural and recreational objectives, all within the limits set by natural dynamics. The main issues of ICZM are the principles of common property and openaccess which create numerous conflicts between stakeholders and between stakeholders and the natural resources/ecosystems, resulting in the creation ofnegative economic environment for fisheries.
« CLIMATE CHANGE AND ANIMAL BREEDING»
Thermal environment and animal organisms Indicators of thermal comfort and heat stress on animal organisms Automatic systems for monitoring, transmitting,receiving and processing climate parameters Impact of Animal Production on Climate Change Impact of Climate Change on Animal Production Adaptation meansto anticipate the adverse effects of climate change Interventions in the nutrition of animal organisms to reduce the negative effects of climate change Impact ofclimate change on the health of animal organisms.
« MICROBIAL SOURCE TRACKING»
Review of the current technology and applications being utilized to identify sources of fecal contamination in waterways. Logically organized, Microbial SourceTracking is covering the background information on MST methods and the assumptions and limitations associated with their use. Covers a broad range of topicsrelated to MST, including environmental monitoring, public health and national security, population biology, and microbial ecology. Also offers valuable insightsinto future research directions and technology developments.