Program Overview

AQUARIOLOGIC DESIGN

Overview

The teaching deals with the design phase in the creation of artificial aquatic systems, taking into account all the problems connected to the maintenance of aquatic organisms in captivity with particular attention to the systems for public aquariums.

Aims and Content

Learning Outcomes

The teaching concerns the design and functionality of artificial systems for the captive maintenance of marine and freshwater organisms.

Aims and Learning Outcomes

At the end of the teaching, the student will be able to:

• Develop a project of an artificial aquatic system for recreational, scientific or commercial purposes
• Apply the main structural, hydraulic, and physical-chemical concepts in the maintenance of an artificial aquatic system
• Apply the main guidelines for the maintenance of freshwater and marine aquatic organisms in good health

Prerequisites

There are no specific requirements.

Teaching Methods

The teaching consists of frontal lessons and field trips. Attendance at classes is strongly recommended.

Syllabus/Content

• Introduction and presentation of the teaching
• The phases of the feasibility study and the design of a public aquarium
• Analysis of a feasibility study
• Design of the tanks: types and materials used
• Artificial aquatic systems, introduction to the design of the Life Support System
• Water circulation 1: pipes, valves and fittings / Mechanical filtration: types of mechanical filters and sizing
• Water circulation 2: pumps, types and sizing
• Water disinfection, ultraviolet / Biological filtration
• Denitrification / Protein skimmers / Maintaining the water temperature: heat exchangers
• Ozone
• Aquarium procedures
• Edutainment and scientific dissemination

Recommended Reading/Bibliography

Material provided by the teacher and available on AulaWeb.

Teachers and Exam Board

• Teacher: Lorenzo Senes
• Exam Board:
  • President: Lorenzo Senes
  • Members: Marzia Bo, Giorgio Bavestrello (President Substitute)

Lessons

• Lessons start and timetable are available on the Portale EasyAcademy.
• The class schedule can be found on the same platform.

Exams

Exam Description

The final evaluation of the training course will be carried out through a multiple choice test.

Assessment Methods

The student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of and the ability to make logical connections between different aspects of various problems.

Further Information

Students with valid certification of physical or learning disabilities should discuss possible accommodations with the instructor and Professor Sara Ferrando, the Department's disability liaison.

Agenda 2030 - Sustainable Development Goals

• Life below water