303351 (v.2) Aquaculture Technology 202

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 36 Hours Quarterly

Prerequisite(s):

303343 (v.2) Aquaculture Technology 102 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Examination of pumps and pipes and their usage in contemporary aquaculture.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- evaluated different water pump types and assess their suitability for a range of pond culture and tank culture scenarios. Familiarised with the concepts of head loss and friction loss. Become competent in the dismantling and re-assembly of common pump types. Understood the difference and similarities of paddlewheel aeration, oxygen diffusion, direction injection, venture systems, and air-lift designs.

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:

Lawson, T.B., (1995). Fundamentals of Aquacultural Engineering, New York, Chapman and Hall. Pillay, T.V.R., (1993). Aquaculture Principles and Practices, Oxford, Fishing Book News.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y