Course:
Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0 – Spanish
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Program Description
The “Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0” program, developed by IFarming, gives you a special learning opportunity that mixes theoretical and practical knowledge using the Flipped Learning Method.
This program will give you the tools and information needed to enhance your abilities in fish nutrition, which can greatly help in the sustainable growth of aquaculture.What will you discover in this program?
- You’ll explore the features and roles of macronutrients, micronutrients, and other essential nutritional elements for farmed fish.
- Understanding how fish digest, absorb, and metabolize nutrients in their digestive system involves grasping the intricate processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
- Learn more about bioavailability, bioaccessibility, and bioenergetics in fish nutrition to gain advanced knowledge about these important concepts.
- You will enhance your knowledge of the basic principles of creating extruded fish diets.
- Nutritional assessment: You will learn to think critically to assess the nutritional value of diets in experimental trials and field studies.
What is included in our program?
- Two courses with instructors who are experts and love teaching about fish nutrition.
- A 13-week adventure: A complete journey that will help you become an expert in the important ideas and abilities in this field of aquaculture.
Come and be part of the “Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0” program to improve your professional skills.
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Learning Objectives
The main learning objectives of the “Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0” program include:
- Understanding the importance of essential nutrients in fish nutrition.
- Identifying and analyzing the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in fish health and growth.
- Diving into traditional such as histology, histochemistry, and immunohistochemistry for assessing intestinal nutrition and health.
- Exploring the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients in fish.
- Evaluating the bioavailability, bioaccessibility, and bioenergetics of nutrients and ingredients in fish diets.
- Exploring fish feed production process.
- Gaining knowledge in main raw materials and functional additives.
- Developing practical skills for formulating balanced diets to meet the specific nutritional needs of various farmed fish species.
- Developing the capability to interpret key productivity parameters.
- Understanding the basics to conduct a nutritional assessment through experiments and field studies.
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Who is it for?
Our continuing education program is specially designed for professionals in fields related to aquaculture, including:
- Veterinary Medicine, Aquaculture Engineering, Agronomy, Marine Biology, Veterinary Technician, Aquaculture Technician.
- Any other discipline related to aquaculture.
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Methodology
The “Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0” program is using is the “Flipping Learning Method” which is a teaching technique where students learn materials (videos, readings, etc.) before class and during class engage in interactive and detailed tasks with teachers, encouraging more involvement and better understanding.
Before Classes (Asynchronous)
Students can watch and read educational content like videos and readings, get to know important ideas and words, and jot down notes and questions to talk about in class.
During Classes (Synchronous)
During class, students engage in various activities with professros such as content review, discussions, and answering questions to deepen their learning. Our live online classes are taught by prominent specialists and recorded for your convenience, allowing you to access them 24/7 through our learning platform, IFarming Virtual Campus.
After Classes (Asynchronous)
Students are exploring core content and concepts, working together and individually, and taking part in assessments to check their understanding.
Support Materials
This program will provide you with carefully selected and prepared support materials, created by our instructors to facilitate your learning.
Continuous Assessment
The teaching plan includes assessing your acquired knowledge in the program through quizzes and individual and group assignments.
Approval Requirements
A minimum of 80% attendance to classes and obtaining a final average equivalent to 60% of the maximum grade are required.
Certificate
Students who pass a course will receive a Certificate of Approval issued by the Catholic University of Temuco, which will be available on the student’s private site at https://campus-online.ifarming.ai/.
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Application Requirements
To enroll in our course, you must meet one of these requirements:
- University professional degree.
- Graduate degree from a professional institute or technical training center.
- In the case of postgraduate students, we request current enrollment certification.
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What will you learn in the course?
Upon completing the program Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0, you will have acquired the following skills and knowledge:
- Understand the context and structure of global aquaculture, along with the challenges related to fish nutrition in this sector.
- Identify various types of nutrients, raw materials, and additives used in fish nutrition, understanding their beneficial and detrimental roles in fish nutrition and health.
- Be equipped to identify and describe different laboratory methodologies used in analyzing the nutritional value of raw materials, enabling you to make informed decisions in ingredient selection and evaluation.
- Recognize and describe the components of the fish digestive system and understand their functions, providing you with a comprehensive view of how and where nutrient digestion and absorption occur in fish.
- Master the fundamental concepts of diet formulation, acquiring the necessary skills to use formulation tools and create specific balanced diet recipes tailored to the nutritional needs of different fish species.
- Learn the basic criteria for evaluating and understanding production parameters, integrating the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the Fish Applied Nutrition 3.0 program. This will facilitate better decision-making and solution design.
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Contents
The study plan of each course is available in Spanish only.
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Schedules
Tuesday and/or Thursday: 6:00 PM to 8:15 PM, but they may vary for classes of professors located in time zones different from GMT-4, such as in the morning.
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Professors
Dr. Felipe Reveco Urzúa
Founder & CEO, IFarming
PhD Animal Nutrition, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Dr. Felipe Reveco Urzúa holds a Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Norway. He also has a Master’s in Science in Poultry and Animal Science from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, and he is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Chile.
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Over the last 13 years, his focus has been primarily on the salmon industry, with particular attention to Canada and Norway. He has collaborated with leading companies in the industry, both from the private sector and academia, bringing his expertise in areas such as strategy, production, nutrition, health, and research. He is the founder of IFarming, an initiative aimed at helping the aquaculture industry optimize its resources, benefiting producers, suppliers, and new participants in the sector.
Alejandro Capdeville
Aquaculture Nutrition Consultant, Bel-Cap SpA
Pharmaceutical Chemist, Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile
Alejandro Capdeville Steffens, a graduate in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Valparaíso, stands out as a specialist with over 35 years of experience in various fields. His professional expertise spans formulation and development of raw materials for aquaculture, the production of aquaculture feed, quality control, applied research, product registration, and teaching roles as a director of internships and undergraduate theses at different universities.
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In his capacity as a partner and owner of Bel-Cap SpA, he has applied his knowledge to provide guidance in the formulation and development processes of aquaculture raw materials. He has been an active figure in creating value for various food factories and ingredient and additive suppliers in the industry.
Dr. Adrián Hernández
Associate professor, Catholic University of Temuco
PhD Aquatic Bioscience, Tokyo University of Marine Sciences and Technology, Japan
Dr. Adrián Hernández is an Associate Professor of the Department of Agricultural and Aquaculture Sciences of the Faculty of Natural Resources at the Catholic University of Temuco (UC Temuco). He is also part of the Fish Nutrition and Physiology Laboratory and the Food Production Research Center of UC Temuco. Furthermore, he belongs to the academic staff of the doctoral and master´s program in Agricultural Sciences from UC Temuco. In addition, Dr. Hernández is a member of the editorial committee of the magazine “Aquaculture” and reviewer for numerous international magazines specialized in aquatic animal production and feeding.
His general research interest is focused on the study of fish nutrition and feeding, feed manufacturing and processing technologies. In the course of his research activities, he has dealt with different aspects of fish nutrition with the aim of characterizing the nutritional value of various protein ingredients and seeking ways to overcome their usage restrictions. Finally, Dr. Hernández has been carrying out projects and experiments in collaboration with national and international groups and institutions.
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Carlos Hein
Product Manager Grower Feeds, Skretting Chile
Master in Business Administration, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Chile
Carlos Hein is a Fisheries Engineer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso with an MBA awarded by the University of Desarrollo. Professor Hein has more than 20 years of experience in the salmon industry. He has held prominent roles in research, fish production, nutrition, and feeding in leading companies in the industry. His contribution has been vital in the development of nutritional and feeding strategies at the national and international levels, leading notable projects. He currently serves as the Product Manager for grow-out diets at Skretting Chile.
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Professor Hein is known for his extensive experience in salmonid production and feeding, from spawning to harvest, both in freshwater and marine environments. His education, work experience, and leadership solidify his position as a reference in the salmon industry.
Cristián Cornejo
Chief Operations Officer at Inarctica
Industrial Civil Engineer, Catholic University of the Santísima Concepción, Chile
Cristian Cornejo is an Industrial Civil Engineer from the Catholic University of the Holy Conception with over 8 years of experience advising both national and international companies. His professional development focuses on the manufacture of extruded foods for aquaculture and pets, as well as the development and implementation of solutions aimed at continuously improving production efficiency in food processing processes. He served as a Chief Operations Officer at Inarctica.
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Dr. Joceline Ruiz
Researcher & Teacher, the Catholic University of Temuco
PhD Agricultural Sciences, The Catholic University of Temuco
Dr. Joceline Ruiz Calful is an Aquaculture Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture Sciences and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences, all earned from the Catholic University of Temuco, Chile. She serves as a teacher and researcher at the Fish Nutrition and Physiology Laboratory within the Department of Agricultural and Aquaculture Sciences at the same university. Her research primarily centers around fish nutrition, with a strong emphasis on integrating new alternative ingredients, particularly lipid sources, to create sustainable aquaculture feeds while preserving the health and nutritional quality of farmed fish.
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Dr. Jorge Pino
Senior Scientist, Cargill Aqua Nutrition
PhD Natural Resources Sciences, University of La Frontera, Chile
Dr. Jorge Pino is a Food Engineer with an MSc and PhD in Natural Resource Sciences from the University of La Frontera, Chile. For over 15 years, he has worked at Cargill Aqua Nutrition (formerly EWOS) in the field of development and research of nutritional solutions for aquaculture, including areas related to the immunology and health of salmonids. He has been involved in the development of functional diets to reduce salmon lice infestations. Dr. Pino has been a key member of the team responsible for the development and implementation of digital solutions such as SalmoNIR, among others.
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Dr. Marta Bou Mira
Scientist, Nofima
PhD Animal and Aquaculture Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Norway
Marta Bou Mira has a degree in Marine Sciences from the University of Vigo, Spain and has two M.Sc in Aquaculture; one studied at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the other studied at the University of Barcelona. In addition, she also holds a PhD degree in Animal and Aquaculture Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway. She has been working in the nutrition and feed technology department,at Nofima since 2013, focusing on lipid nutrition in fish, mainly salmonids. One of her research areas of particular interest is the study of the minimum nutritional requirements for the essential fatty acids EPA and DHA and the impact of these fatty acids on the health and productive performance of salmonids.
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Dr. Pablo Ibieta
Technical Director, Pincoy Project ; Study Leader, Tekbios Ltda.
Dr. rer. nat (PhD) Natural Sciences, Universität Heidelberg, Germany
Dr. Pablo Ibieta is a biochemist from the University of Concepción and holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from the University of Heidelberg, Germany. With over 17 years of experience, he is a professional specializing in applied research and the development of aquaculture projects in the areas of nutrition, final product quality, fish health, and welfare. Dr. Ibieta has experience in designing and evaluating experimental and commercial strategies, diets, and management practices.
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In addition, he is involved in providing consulting services in the areas of nutrition, animal welfare, pathogen challenges, and strategies for reducing the use of antibiotics in salmon farming. Dr. Ibieta is described as passionate about generating scientific knowledge and how its application can contribute to creating a more sustainable aquaculture industry.
Dr. Patricio Dantagnan
Full Professor, The Catholic University of Temuco
PhD Marine Sciences, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Dr. Patricio Dantagnan is an Aquaculture Engineer, Marine Biologist, and holds a Ph.D. in Marine Sciences from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He is a full professor in the Department of Agricultural and Aquaculture Sciences at the Catholic University of Temuco and serves as the Director of the Fish Nutrition and Physiology Laboratory (www.acuicultura.uct.cl/nutricion), which he founded. His research primarily revolves around lipid and fatty acid nutrition and how they interact with other nutrients. His industry-related work focuses mainly on evaluating ingredients, supplements, and additives in fish diets. He maintains collaborations with researchers, universities, and research centers in Chile and abroad.
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Additionally, Dr. Dantagnan is a professor in the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences at the Catholic University of Temuco and a guest professor in the Doctoral Program in Aquaculture of the consortium formed by the University of Chile, Catholic University of the North, and Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. He also teaches in the Doctoral Program in Aquaculture at the University of Austral Chile.
Paula Arriagada
Technical Sales Manager, Corbion
MSc Food Science, McGill University, Canada
Paula Arriagada Strodthoff is a food engineer from the Austral University of Chile and holds an MSc degree in food science from the McGill University, Canada. She is a professional with more than 24 years of experience in animal nutrition and production including poultry and strategy, development and research of nutritional solutions for aquaculture. For example, Paula has extensive experience in formulation, analysis and evaluation of nutritional concepts for fish reared under experimental and commercial conditions. Today, she is Corbion’s technical sales manager, being responsible for technical sales support for omega 3 algae-based products worldwide. Finally, Paula describes herself as passionate about nutrition and interested in helping and improving the sustainability of the aquaculture industry.
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Stephen Gunther
Director of Consulting and Applied Sciences, Wittaya Aqua International Inc.
MSc Animal Science, University of Guelph, Canada
Professor Stephen Gunther holds a Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Guelph and has a strong background in aquaculture nutrition, supported by over 19 years of experience in leading national and international companies. His professional development is centered around the formulation of nutritional strategies, the quality and safety of raw materials and aqua feeds, plant food audits, and research and development activities.
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Value & Discounts
Tuition fees for students*
Full (program) fee: CLP $ 1.300.000 (USD $ 1372)Tuition fees for companies**
Full (program) fee: CLP $ 1.300.000 + IVA (USD $ 1372)Tuition fee discounts:
5% Early registration***.
10% Alumni IFarming Virtual Campus***.
10% Postgraduate student enrolled in educational institutions****.(*) Prices in dollars are for reference only. The final value in dollars is calculated based on the exchange rate of the day.
(**) Prices in dollars are for reference only and do not include tax. The final value in dollars is calculated based on the exchange rate of the day.
(***) Discounts are not transferable and cumulative. Discounts valid until August 31, 2024, except for the discount for IFarming Campus Virtual alumni.
(****) Discounts are not transferable and cumulative. To access the discounts, postgraduate student must have up-to-date enrollment and contact us at contact@ifarming.ai. -
Payment Methods
National Payment Methods (Chile):
– Wire transfer.International Payment Methods:
– Cash payment via bank transfer.
– PayPal*.
– Purchase order.(*) There is only a 5% discount applicable to IFarming Campus Virtual alumni and postgraduate students when paying with PayPal. To make payments with PayPal, please contact us. Thank you.