The aims of this course are , learning to the general characteristics of phytoplankton and zooplankton , and the chrasteristics of the micro algea which are commerically used in aquaculture.

Definition, general characteristics, classification, collection, identification and quantification of plankton; ecological factors which affect the production of plankton; biological events induced by planktonic organisms; the role and importance of phytoplankton and zooplankton; microalgae that commonly used in aquaculture