James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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AQ2002 - Aquaculture of Tropical Species
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | At least 12 credit points of Level 1 science BS, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH or SC 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, Molluscs and Corals.
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, 06 Apr 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Mar 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Jeffrey Ling |
| 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 2023) Usually available in even-numbered years. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 10 Jul 2023 to Friday, 13 Oct 2023 |
| 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, 30 Nov 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 06 Nov 2023 to Saturday, 27 Jan 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Jeffrey Ling |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Jan Strugnell |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Chaoshu Zeng Professor Jan Strugnell Professor Dean Jerry |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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