Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 13.0 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 5 Hours Once-only |
Seminar: | 1 x 8 Hours Once-only |
Prerequisite(s): | 303331 (v.2) Introductory Aquaculture 101 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | An aquaculture study tour visiting marine and inland aquaculture enterprises overseas. Students will inspect a range of facilities including marine hatcheries, integrated aquafarms, prawn farms, finfish and crustacean aquaculture systems. This unit incorporates an international trip of approximately 2-3 weeks duration. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have described the culture technologies of various aquatic species in China. Explained the environmental issues facing overseas aquaculture operations. Compared and contrasted overseas aquaculture with Western Australia. Developed team-work, communication and organisational skills in a different cultural environment. Evaluated research carried out in selected overseas Universities and Government Institutes. Performed a task involving demonstration of animal husbandry skills. Showed interest in receiving information on other cultures. Responded to people from a different culture asking questions to define similarities and differences. Participated with people from other cultures and recognised their contribution. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 60%. Major Report and Seminar 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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