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AQ3008 - Aquaculture: Systems Design
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
This subject discusses the factors which should be considered for the design of a system for culturing aquatic organisms. It addresses fundamental principles and concepts rather than describing how to grow a particular species. Therefore, as a result of studying this subject, students will be able to complete a design for a system for culturing any aquatic species.
Learning Outcomes
- define the requirements for selecting a site for an aquaculture enterprise;
- describe and select appropriate forms of infrastructure for an aquaculture enterprise;
- describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the development and operation of an aquaculture system.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Group & Individual.
| Assumed Knowledge: |
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of basic biology and aquaculture, and should have completed SC2202 OR SC2209 AND AQ2001 or equivalents. Completion of AQ2002 is also recommended. |
| Prerequisites: | At least 12 credit points of Level 2 AQ, BC, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB or PH science subjects and 3 credit points of level 2 aquaculture subjects. |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
AQ5008 AQ5808 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census Date 25-Mar-2021 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Leo Nankervis |
| Lecturers: | Professor Jan Strugnell, Dr Leo Nankervis. |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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