13093 (v.4) Integrated Aquaculture 201
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 303331 (v.2) Introductory Aquaculture 101 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | The introduction of the principles and practices of different integrated aquaculture systems, including the role of aquatic polyculture as a means of diversification. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Discuss the principles and practices of integrated aquaculture systems. Examine aquatic polyculture as a means of diversification and explore the ecological basis to multi-species systems. Critically appraise published journal articles in the field of integrated aquaculture. Discuss the roles of turbidity and habitat complexity in predator prey relationships within poly-systems. Visit an integrated aquaculture farm. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Blakely, D. Hrusa C. (1989). Inland Aquaculture Development Handbook, Great Britain, Fishing News Book, 184. Pillay, T.V.R. (1993). Aquaculture Principles and Practices, Oxford, Fishing Book News, 575. Romanowski, N. (1994). Farming in Ponds and Dams. Melbourne. Lothian Books, 212. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (two) 50%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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