James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

AQ5002 - Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Applied Science programs

Introduction to the nutrition of aquaculture species and feeding practices used in aquaculture. The nutritional requirements of cultured animals, the metabolic roles of dietary nutrients and the production and properties of the various natural and manufactured foods used in aquaculture. This subject shares lectures, tutorials and practical classes with AQ3002.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (eg marine biology, biology or aquaculture) or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study or industry experience. They should have an excellent understanding of science subjects including basic biology, chemistry, aquaculture and statistics.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AQ3002

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator: Mr Igor Pirozzi
Lecturers: Mr Igor Pirozzi, Professor Paul Southgate.
Contact hours:
  • 24 hours lectures
  • 24 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (%); assignments (%).

    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.