AQ3008 - Aquaculture: Systems Design
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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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.
Learning Outcomes
- define the requirements for selecting a site for an aquaculture enterprise;
- describe and select appropriate forms of infrastructure for an aquaculture enterprise;
- describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the development and operation of an aquaculture system.
| Prerequisites: | 6 biology subjects including AQ2001 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | AQ5008 |
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| Census Date 24-Mar-2006 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Professor Rocky De Nys. |
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| Assessment: | (50%); (50%). |
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