303361 (v.2) Finfish Aquaculture 202

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Area:	Muresk Institute
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	303331 (v.2) Introductory Aquaculture 101 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Culture technology of commercially important marine and freshwater finfish species, native Australian freshwater fish, carps, tilapia, barramundi and local fish species (for example. snapper, black bream). Grow-out technology. Production cycles and management practices, Hypophysation techniques. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common finfish diseases. Stress indicators in finfish.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have described and analysed the culture technologies of various finfish species. Developed skills in handling and rearing of local fish species. Understood the principles of hatchery, hypophysation, grow-out techniques and post harvest practices of commercially important finfish species. Described the procedures for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common finfish diseases. Developed skills in data collection and analysis. Planned and conducted a research project. Discussed the results of a research project involving finfish culture.
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:	Bardach, J.E, (ed)., (1972), Aquaculture: the farming and husbandry of freshwater and marine organisms, New York, United States, Wiley-Interscience. Blakely D and Hrusa, C., (1989), Inland Aquaculture Development Handbook, Oxford, Fishing News Book. Costa-Pierce, B.A and Rakocy, J.E., (1997), Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas, Vol.1, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, World Aquaculture Society. Romanowski N., (1994), Farming in Ponds and Dams, Melbourne, Lothian Books. Shepherd, J and Bromage, N., (1992), Intensive Fish Farming, Victoria, Australia, Blackwell Sciences Pty Ltd. Soderberg, R.W., (1995), Flowing Water Fish Culture, Florida, United States, Lewis Publishers (CRC Press Inc.).
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Continuous Assessment 70%. Examination 30%. This is by grade/gark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y