James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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AQ2002 - Aquaculture of Tropical Species
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | At least 12 credit points of Level 1 science subjects. |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- 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
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Field report - (25%) - Individual
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.
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have good understanding of basic biology.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: AQ5009 AQ5809
Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal Usually available in odd-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Susan Kueh |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal (not available in 2021) Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021 |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal Usually available in odd-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Jonathan Poh |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Chaoshu Zeng Professor Jan Strugnell Professor Dean Jerry DR Ira Cooke |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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