AQ2002 - Aquaculture of Tropical Species
[Offered in odd-numbered years in JCU Singapore. ]
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
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This subject discusses aquaculture in tropical regions of the World and Australia. It will provide information about the status and methods of production of the major species cultured in this region and opportunities for new species culture. Topics include: Marine finfish; Freshwater finfish; Crustaceans; Seaweeds and Molluscs.
Learning Outcomes
- assess the current status and major constraints for aquaculture species in the tropics;
- describe general biology and major production methods for key aquaculture species in tropical regions and particularly tropical Australia;
- evaluate the benefits and limitations of the practical aspects of tropical aquaculture based on evidence drawn from visits to aquaculture farms and research institutes.
| Assumed Knowledge: | Students enrolling in this subject should have good understanding of basic biology. |
| Prerequisites: | At least 12 credit points of Level 1 science subjects. |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | AQ5009 AQ5809 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, , Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 29-Aug-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, , Study Period 51 | |
| Census Date 11-Apr-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, , Study Period 53 | |
| Census Date 05-Dec-2019 | |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (10%); assignments (40%). |
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