James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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TV5240 - Aquatic Pathobiology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | MI2030 or MI2031 recommended |
| Administered by: | College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to graduate students.
Subject Description
- This subject covers major concepts of infectious and non-infectious diseases in representative aquacultured animals. The subject also considers surveillance, trade and public health associated with aquatic animal health. Students will gain the ability to assess risks and recommend good practice when it comes to aquatic animal health and suitability for the food chain.
Learning Outcomes
- plan a wild fish kill investigation
- advise on disease prevention
- recommend appropriate action following disease outbreak
- research various sources and recommend appropriate samples to submit for disease investigation
- discuss the role of aquaculture and the suitability of aquacultured product for food security and public health
- plan a farm visit in order to investigate a disease outbreak
- research various sources and outline the main infectious and non-infectious determinants of disease likely to be present in selected aquacultured species
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (55%)
- Invigilated > Other exams - (10%)
- project - Literature Review - (35%)
Note that 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.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: MI3031 and MI5031
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Leo Foyle |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Leo Foyle MISS Chantal Nightingale |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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