303355 (v.2) Aquaculture Health Management 202

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

302467 (v.2) Introduction to Microbiology 132 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Discusses the relevance of bacteria to disease outbreaks and as a cause of disease. Classification and causes of disease. Introduction to immunology. Methods of disease diagnosis. Host responses to disease. Stress and predisposing factors of disease. Common disease conditions in fish, molluscs and crustaceans. Quarantine, vaccination, management strategies, treatments and human health considerations in disease prevention and control. The use of antibiotics and probiotics.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - displayed a knowledge of disease processes and causes of disease in aquatic fauna and an understanding of immunology and its role in disease processes. Understood methods used to prevent and control diseases in aquaculture. Described methods used to diagnose disease of aquatic organisms.

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:

Spotte, S., (1992). Captive Freshwater Fishes: Science and Technology, John Wiley and Sons. Various publications. Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 40%. Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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