Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Addresses the importance of basic mathematics and engineering in aquaculture. The relevance of statistics to aquaculture research is introduced and students examine the role of a systems approach to fish farming practices. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have the ability to complete basic mathematical calculations of relevance to practical aquaculture situations. Developed a conceptual understanding of basic engineering and its role in aquaculture system design. Described the relevance of statistics to aquaculture including descriptive statistics and probability theory. Be introduced to the 'systems' approach to fish farming. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Pillay T.V.R., (1993), Aquaculture Principles and Practices, Oxford, Fishing Book News |
Unit Texts: | Aquaculture Maths and Engineering Systems 101 Student Workbook, Aquatic Science Research Unit, Muresk Institute of Agriculture, Curtin University of Technology, 40p. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 75%. Examination 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50701 Aquaculture | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
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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