James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

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:

  1. describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the management of an aquaculture system;
  2. describe the environmental effects of aquaculture operations;
  3. design and conduct appropriate management regimes to operate and maintain various aquaculture systems.

Assessment by examination and assignments.