James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

AQ5008:03

Aquaculture: Systems Design

Townsville

Prerequisites: Consult HoS
Inadmissable Subject Combination: AQ3008

24 lectures, 8 tutorials, 12 hours practicals. First semester.

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma, Master 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:

  1. describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the development and operation of an aquaculture system;
  2. define the requirements for selecting a site for an aquaculture enterprise;
  3. describe and select appropriate forms of infrastructure for an aquaculture enterprise.

Assessment by examination and assignments.