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AQ5816 - Current Trends in Aquaculture
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Aquaculture is the fastest growing agro-business sector comprising the successful
management and integration of five key topic areas - Disease, Sustainability, Feed
& Nutrition, Animal Physiology and Breeding & Genetics. This subject takes a big picture
view of each of these areas, and looks at the short to long term impact and development
of each with a special focus on how to apply this knowledge within the aquaculture
business sector. This subject also looks at major trends in aquaculture and the impact
these may have in a rapidly growing food sector
Learning Outcomes
- Research and identify the key aquaculture areas under development and the impact these
may have on the sector;
- Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address problems associated with
a rapidly evolving food sector;
- Awareness of the recent advances and trends in aquaculture;
- Recognise and reflect on biological, social, ethical and environmental issues influencing
future aquaculture production.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (20%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant
discipline (eg marine biology, biology or aquaculture) or have acquired equivalent
knowledge through other study or industry experience. They should have an excellent
understanding of science subjects including basic biology chemistry aquaculture and
statistics
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Prerequisites: |
AQ5806 or equivalent |
Availabilities
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Study Period 2,
External
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Professor Dean Jerry. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 6 hours tutorials
- 6 hours workshops - Online group discussions
- 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.