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AQ3008 - Aquaculture: Systems Design
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
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:
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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.
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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.
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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AQ5008 AQ5808 |
Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
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Census Date 03-Aug-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 44 hours was Other - Combined Lectures; Practicals; and tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Leo Nankervis |
Lecturers:
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Mr Gregory Napier, Dr Leo Nankervis. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours lectures
- 8 hours tutorials
- 12 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.