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303371 (v.2) Aquaculture Biochemistry and Physiology 102



 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

7078 (v.6) Chemistry 141 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

303341 (v.2) Aquatic Biology 102
This unit provides fundamentals of biochemistry and physiology of aquatic animals. Structure and functions of protieins lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters. Major biochemical pathways. Biochemical energetics. Chemistry of body fluids. Comparisons between land and aquatic animals where relevant. Major physiological processes in aquaculture species- respiration and circulation, osmoregulation, digestion, endocrinology, reproductive biology, immunity, and nervoussystem.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2003Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

- Area External refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
- Central External refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area.


 
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