305318 (v.1) Aquatic Environmental Management 502


 

Area:Muresk Institute
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:5.0
Lecture:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Practical:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):13090 (v.3) Aquatic Environmental Management 202 or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):13087 (v.5) Aquatic Ecosystems 201 or any previous version
Syllabus:Examination of water quality management an application in aquaculture systems. Addresses typical variation patterns and remedial approaches to water quality manipulation in the context of nutrient loads and feeding rate implications for water quality management. Evaluation of the effects of environmental degradation.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described common patterns of variation in water quality parameters. Analysed the influence of animal husbandry approaches, feeding practices in particular, on water quality parameters in aquaculture systems. Described public health and environmental impact in aspects of water quality management which require consideration in aquaculture systems.
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: Baird, A. and Donald,J., (1996). Aquaculture and Water Resources Management, Oxford, Blackwell Scientific Publications. Midlen, A., (1996). Pollution Control for Aquaculture, London, Chapman and Hall.
Unit Texts: No prescribed texts.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Project Report 60%, Filed Work 20%, Workshops and Participation 20%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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