AQ5008:03
Aquaculture: Systems Design
Townsville
Prerequisites: Consult HOS
Inadmissable Subject Combination: AQ3008
26 lectures, 9 tutorials, 15 hours practicals. First semester.
Available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma, Masters of Applied Science or Masters programs.
Staff: Dr P Appleford.
This subject discusses the factors which should be considered for the design of a system for culturing aquatic organisms. It addresses fundamental principles and concepts rather than describing how to grow a particular species. Therefore, as a result of studying this subject, students will be able to complete a design for a system for culturing any aquatic species.
This subject shares lectures, tutorials and practical classes with AQ3008.
Learning Objectives:
- describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the development and operation of an aquaculture system;
- define the requirements for selecting a site for an aquaculture enterprise;
- describe and select appropriate forms of infrastructure for an aquaculture enterprise.
Assessment by examination and assignments.
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