AQ5005:03
Aquaculture: Management of Culture Systems
Townsville
Prerequisites: Consult HoS
Inadmissable Subject Combination: AQ3005
19 lectures, 6 tutorials, 36 hours practicals. Second semester.
Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma, Master of Applied Science or Masters programs.
Staff: Dr T Anderson.
This subject discusses the factors which should be considered for the management 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 AQ3005.
Learning Objectives:
- describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the management of an aquaculture system;
- describe the environmental effects of aquaculture operations;
- design and conduct appropriate management regimes to operate and maintain various aquaculture systems.
Assessment by examination and assignments.