Aquaculture in the Philippines
Course Description
SPEC4000 will be hybrid online lecture and 3-credit hour field course offered in Ilocos Notre, Philippines in partnership with Mariano Marcos State University. Up to 12 undergraduate students in their second-year standing will be able to participate in the course and will travel to the Philippines for two weeks: with preference of Aquaculture program students.
Students will participate in Collaborative Online International Learning lectures (March - April) prior to the field portion of the course. In the Philippines, students will gain warmwater aquaculture production experience with species such as tilapia, milkfish, catfish and oysters. The dynamics between fisheries and aquaculture will be explored through seine fishing. Fisheries is a significant cultural aspect in Philippines and students will gain an appreciation of this through the Filipino May Fish Festival.
Pre-Requisites
Two years of full-time study at a post-secondary institution (normally 60 degree credit hours), and permission of the instructor.
Activities Can Include:
- Attending the Batac Farmers Festival.
- Community engagement on oyster farming and beach seine.
- Attending the Currimao Tuno-Tuno Festival.
- Regional freshwater technology demos.
- Tilapia fingerlings collection.
- Sociocultural immersion at Saud Beach and Burgos and Bangui Windmill.
- Milkfish fry collection.
Next Offering
May 2027 鈥� June 2027
Application Deadline
November 1st, 2026, at 11:59pm
Location(s)
Instructor
Audrie-Jo McConkey: Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture - amcconkey@dal.ca
Estimated Cost
$7500 - $7700
Included: airfare, accommodations, meals, local transportation, travel and health insurance, lectures and activities, park entrance fees.
Excluded: course & tuition fees, required vaccinations and physician consults, personal purchases such as souvenirs.
Funding Assistance
Study/Work International Fund (SWIF)
Students are invited to submit an application to the Study/Work International Fund (SWIF). SWIF was established by 麻豆社 as part of the Student Assistance Program, SWIF provides financial assistance to 麻豆社 and King's students who want to take part in an international field course or study abroad. There is a maximum award of $2,000 CAD per applicant. SWIF supports study, work, or practicum placements for which 麻豆社 will give a degree credit.
Deadlines for submitting your funding application vary depending on the term of your international experience. Deadlines are as follows:
Fall: September 30
Winter: January 31
Summer: May 31
For more information on SWIF funding and to apply you may visit the Halifax campus International Learning Experience Page.
For assistance or further inquiry regarding SWIF funding, please contact intdalac@dal.ca.