303383 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Sustainable Aquaculture)

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061486A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic animals or plants in a managed environment. Seafood science encompasses the science and technology of post-harvest handling processing and live fish marketing. Both areas are multidisciplinary in nature being based on and integrated with the sciences of aquatic biology and ecology, physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as aspects of mathematics, physics and engineering. This provides the theoretical basis of aquaculture seafood processing and water quality management. Students may select options in fish, crustacean and mollusc aquaculture.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

At least one TEE Science subject and one TEE Mathematics subject are desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

Alternative pathways are available for mature-age students.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Course Organisation

The first year of the course is multidisciplinary and includes core units of cell, plant and animal biology, ecology, chemistry, mathematics and communications. In the second and third years, students study more specialised aquatic environment and aquaculture related subjects. Many units are hands-on and practical. Second year students may participate in a study tour, visiting relevant industries in Western Australia. In the third year, students undertake research projects that fit within the key research areas of the School that are relevant to the aquaculture industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in aquaculture farms and facilities, fishing industry, seafood-processing companies, tertiary institutions, government departments and public aquaria.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

Optional study tours are offered at students' expense.

Combined Degree Information

Sustainable Aquaculture may be combined with Agribusiness Marketing.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1754	v.6	Cell Biology 101	5.0	25.0
1756	v.7	Plant Biology 101	5.0	25.0
303227	v.4	Agribusiness Communications 101	1.5	12.5
310817	v.1	Aquatic Systems 101	5.0	25.0
7726	v.4	Chemistry 187	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1762	v.4	Animal Biology 102	5.0	25.0
1764	v.8	Ecology 102	5.0	25.0
305639	v.1	Mathematics 135	4.0	25.0
8686	v.5	Chemistry 128	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
13090	v.4	Aquatic Environmental Management 201	5.0	25.0
303361	v.3	Finfish Aquaculture 201	5.0	25.0
310819	v.1	Biochemistry and Physiology of Aquatic Animals 201	6.0	25.0
8306	v.9	Quantitative Biology 201	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
302467	v.2	Introduction to Microbiology 132	3.0	12.5
303350	v.5	Seafood Quality Management 202	5.0	25.0
303355	v.4	Health Management of Aquatic Animals 202	3.0	12.5
310820	v.1	Shellfish Aquaculture 202	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11952	v.8	Aquaculture Nutrition 301	5.0	25.0
13091	v.4	Genetics and Stock Improvement 301	4.0	25.0
307368	v.2	Aquaculture Technology 301	36.0	12.5
310816	v.1	Aquatic Science Practicum 301	35.0	12.5
9528	v.8	Biology Project 301	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11934	v.7	Aquatic Science Research Project 302	5.0	25.0
307546	v.1	Environmental Impact Assessment 312	4.0	25.0
310814	v.1	Sustainable Aquaculture 302	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Semester 2 (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10518	v.4	Aquatic Toxicology 202	4.0	25.0
11128	v.5	Aquatic Biomonitoring 302	5.0	25.0
303373	v.4	Aquatic Science Study Tour 202	5.0	25.0
303382	v.4	Aquatic Science International Study Tour 302	13.0	25.0
307325	v.2	Coastal Processes and Management 202	4.0	25.0
309822	v.2	Coral Reef Systems 202	5.0	25.0
310072	v.1	Environmental and Coastal Planning 112	3.0	25.0
310815	v.1	Coastal Management and Policy 302	5.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.