AQ2001 - Introduction to Aquaculture

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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This subject discusses the scope and role of aquaculture for increasing food and profit yields of freshwater, brackish and marine organisms. The biological principles of aquaculture, including species selection, hatchery breeding and rearing and grow-out practices. Aquaculture technology and systems, overseas experience and Australian potential are addressed.

Learning Outcomes

• a general understanding of the different types of aquaculture systems;
• a preliminary understanding of the biological and other principles underlying aquaculture;
• an appreciation of the potential future of aquaculture and factors that will influence it;
• an appreciation of the scope and need for aquaculture in "seafood" production;
• an awareness of the environmental demands, including aspects of pollution and disease, for sustained aquaculture;
• to enable students to evaluate their aptitude, enthusiasm and commitment for undertaking a major, and possibly pursuing a future career, in aquaculture.

Prerequisites:	ZL1001
Corequisites:	BS2001
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	AQ5006

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Professor Rocky De Nys.
Contact hours:	24 hours 24 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.