MI5031 - Advanced Aquatic Pathobiology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | School of Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences |
Normal anatomy and histology of aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates is outlined from a disease perspective. Description of important infectious diseases of aquatic animals and control will be discussed. Case studies with an aquaculture bias will be presented. Theoretical and practical aspects of establishment of piscine cell lines are introduced.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate the role which quarantine plays in controlling aquatic disease;
- introduce participants to research;
- introduce participants to the major aquatic diseases in Australia;
- introduce the various methods of pathogen isolation and culture associated with fish kills;
- outline the diagnostic approach to disease control.
| Prerequisites: | MI2031 |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | MI3031 and TV5240 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Leigh Owens. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); (%); assignments (30%); written and research assignment (10%). |
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