AQ3008:03
Aquaculture: Systems Design
Townsville
Prerequisites: 6 biology subjects including AQ2001
24 lectures, 8 tutorials, 12 hours practicals. First semester.
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.
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 a two-hour final examination (50%); major project and practical report (50%).