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AQ2001 - Introduction to Aquaculture
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject aims to inspire and motivate students through research-informed teaching
in this rapidly developing field. Introduction to Aquaculture discusses the scope
and role of aquaculture for increasing food and profit yields of marine, brackish
and freshwater organisms. This subject integrates laboratory and field based learning
so that students benefit from varied circumstances, contact and settings. Students
maintain their own aquaculture organisms (fish or crustaceans, depending on availability)
in an intensive aquaculture system. Students will develop practical animal husbandry
skills and report writing skills. The course coordinator/lecturer has considerable
experience in the aquaculture industry and associated wild fisheries. The biological
principles of aquaculture including species selection, hatchery breeding and rearing
and grow-out practices. Aquaculture technology and systems, overseas experience and
Australian potential are addressed.
Learning Outcomes
- a preliminary understanding of the biological and other principles underlying aquaculture;
- an appreciation of the potential future of aquaculture and factors that will influence
it;
- an awareness of the environmental demands, including aspects of pollution and disease,
for sustained aquaculture;
- to enable students to evaluate their aptitude, enthusiasm and commitment for undertaking
a major, and possibly pursuing a future career, in aquaculture;
- general understanding of the different types of aquaculture systems;
- an appreciation of the scope and need for aquaculture in food production.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (25%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have good understanding of level 1 biology,
particularly zoology (eg BS1007 or equivalent). A basic understanding of chemistry
and statistics is highly recommended (eg CH1001, MA1401).
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Prerequisites: |
At least 12 credit points of Level 1 science BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH or SC subjects. |
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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AQ5006 AQ5806 |
Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
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Census Date 05-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kelly Condon |
Lecturers:
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Dr Xueyan Shen, Dr Susan Kueh. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 49 hours - Combined Lectures and Practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kelly Condon |
Lecturers:
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Dr Kelly Condon, Dr Leo Nankervis. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 13 hours practicals
- 26 hours online collaboration sessions
- 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.