James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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AQ3008 - Aquaculture: Systems Design
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| 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. |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- 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
- define the requirements for selecting a site for an aquaculture enterprise
- describe and select appropriate forms of infrastructure for an aquaculture enterprise
- describe the requirements for and parameters to be considered in the development and operation of an aquaculture system
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (20%) - Group & 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 a good understanding of basic biology and aquaculture, and should have completed SC2202 OR SC2209 AND AQ2001 or equivalents. Completion of AQ2002 is also recommended.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: AQ5008 AQ5808
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Leo Nankervis |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell DR Leo Nankervis |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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