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MI3031 - Diagnosis of Viral Disease in Aquaculture
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and 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 viral 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 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 viruses;
- 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 viruses in aquatic systems.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attempt all summative on-course assessment and achieve 50% or more on each in class
examination, as well as an overall percentage of 50% or more; Attend all practical
sessions, workshops, tutorials and field trips unless a valid medical reason or exceptional
circumstance presents itself and documentation is provided.
Prerequisites: |
MI2031 or MI2011 or MI2021 or BM1000 or BZ1001 or PC2201 |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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MI5031 and TV5240 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Face to face teaching
(tba)
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Coordinator: |
Professor Ellen Ariel |
Lecturers:
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Professor Ellen Ariel, Dr Leo Foyle, Dr Kelly Condon, Ms Jessica Grimm. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 16 hours lectures
- 8 hours tutorials
- 27 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
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