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AQ3015 - Sustainable Aquaculture
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject investigates the sustainability of aquaculture as the industry expands
and the world faces critical shortages in food supplies. It addresses contentious
issues such as wild resource harvesting, the physical effects of aquaculture, aquaculture
wastes, disease and parasites, and the impacts of introductions and escapees. It also
addresses how to develop and implement sustainable aquaculture systems. Therefore,
as a result of studying this subject, students will be able to critically assess the
environmental sustainability and suitability of existing and developing aquaculture
industries, as well as quantify the benefits of sustainable aquaculture practices.
This subject integrates field and laboratory based learning so that students benefit
from varied circumstances, contact and settings. Each day of this intensive is centred
around one main sustainability theme which is delivered by experts in that area. The
course coordinator has considerable experience in the aquaculture industry, and aquatic
animal health.
Learning Outcomes
- determine the sustainability of an aquaculture system;
- define sustainability;
- describe environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainable aquaculture;
- describe challenges to sustainable aquaculture production;
- describe best practise for developing and operating a sustainable aquaculture system;
- describe the benefits of aquaculture in contributing to the UN sustainable development
goals.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (25%) - Group.
Prerequisites: |
12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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AQ3005 AQ5005 AQ5015 AQ5815 |
Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
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Census Date 06-Apr-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kelly Condon |
Lecturer:
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Dr Cynthia Wong. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 55 hours was Other - Combined Lectures; Practicals; and fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 53,
Internal
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Census Date 30-Nov-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 55 hours was Other - Combined Lectures; Practicals; and fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 3,
Intensive
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Census Date 02-Feb-2023 |
Face to face teaching
06-Feb-2023 to 17-Feb-2023
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Coord/Lect: |
Dr Kelly Condon. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 55 hours workshops - Combined Lectures, practicals and field trip
- 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.