James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

AQ3008 - Aquaculture: Systems Design

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

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

Assumed
Knowledge:
Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of basic biology and aquaculture, and should have completed BS2001 (or BZ2001) AND AQ2001 or equivalent. Completion of AQ2002 is also recommended.
Prerequisites:At least 12 credit points of Level 2 AQ, BC, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB or PH science subjects and 3 credit points of level 2 aquaculture subjects.
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
AQ5008

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coord/Lect: Dr Igor Pirozzi.
Contact hours:
  • 24 hours lectures
  • 8 hours tutorials
  • 12 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); assignments (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.