AQ5009 - Aquaculture of Tropical Species
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2005 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma, Master of Applied Science or Masters programs.
This subject will introduce the student to aquaculture in tropical Australia. It will provide them with information about the status and methods of production of the major species cultured in this region and about the trends and opportunities for new species culture. This subject shares lectures and field work with AQ2002.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the practices used to culture pearl oysters, barramundi, penaeid prawns and redclaw crayfish;
- describe the production and value of the major aquatic species cultured in tropical Australia;
- describe trends and opportunities for new species aquaculture in tropical Australia.
| Prerequisites: | Consult HoS |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | AQ2002 |
Availabilities | |
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| Census Date 31-Aug-2005 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Chaoshu Zeng. |
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| Assessment: | (40%); (%); (20%); (40%). |
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.