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MI2031 - Diagnosis of Bacterial Diseases in Aquaculture
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
This subject will present the principles and concepts of the role of microbes in aquatic
animal disease, specifically the pathogenesis of the major bacterial diseases affecting
tropical aquatic animals in aquaculture settings. Through hands-on experience, the
students will learn to identify and investigate clinical signs in the field and develop
specialised knowledge regarding correct sampling procedures. The students will develop
and plan procedures that will enable traceability in sample collection from pond to
laboratory. The students will engage with classical laboratory diagnosis and anti-microbial
resistance testing and critically analyse procedures and results to develop decision-making
skills for correct diagnosis.
Learning Outcomes
- critically analyse and evaluate the role of disease in aquatic populations;
- develop advanced knowledge of the main tropical aquatic animal bacteria;
- integrate knowledge of specific disease characteristics and clinical signs into a
plan for sample collection in the field;
- apply diagnostic reasoning to identify and manage bacteria in aquatic systems.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Group.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve a minimum of 40% on course assessment average, a minimum of 40% on the final
exam and the aggregate mark for the subject must be 50%
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MI5003 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(TBA)
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Coordinator: |
Professor Ellen Ariel |
Lecturers:
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Professor Ellen Ariel, Ms Jessica Grimm, Dr Susan Kueh. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 15 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 4 hours tutorials
- 27 hours practicals
- 30 hours self study - Self Directed Study
- assessment and self-directed study
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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
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