James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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AQ3015 - Sustainable Aquaculture
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | 12 CREDIT POINTS OF LEVEL 2 SUBJECTS |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- This subject investigates the sustainability of aquaculture as the industry expands and the world faces critical shortages in food supplies. It addresses contentious issues such as wild resource harvesting, the physical effects of aquaculture, aquaculture wastes, disease and parasites, and the impacts of introductions and escapees. It also addresses how to develop and implement sustainable aquaculture systems. Therefore, as a result of studying this subject, students will be able to critically assess the environmental sustainability and suitability of existing and developing aquaculture industries, as well as quantify the benefits of sustainable aquaculture practices. This subject integrates field and laboratory based learning so that students benefit from varied circumstances, contact and settings. Each day of this intensive is centred around one main sustainability theme which is delivered by experts in that area. The course coordinator has considerable experience in the aquaculture industry, and aquatic animal health.
Learning Outcomes
- define the environmental impacts of an aquaculture system
- determine the sustainability of an aquaculture system
- describe environmental best practice for developing and operating sustainable aquaculture systems
- determine, implement and maintain sustainable aquaculture practices
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Project report - (25%) - Group
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: AQ3005 AQ5005 AQ5015 AQ5815
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): | DR Kelly Condon |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Joseph Angelo |
| 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): | DR Kelly Condon |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Susan Kueh |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 3, Intensive, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 04 Feb 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 04 Jan 2021 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Face to face teaching: | Monday, 01 Feb 2021 to Friday, 12 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Kelly Condon |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Dean Jerry DR Kelly Condon |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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