307365 (v.1) Aquaculture Technology 201

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Other:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

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

Syllabus:

Understanding of the major issues involved with moving water within aquaculture systems.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Discussed different types of pumps and become familiar with their appropriate application. Disassembled and re-build pumps used in aquaculture. Examined the construction of air-pumps used in aquaculture. Computed the power requirements of aquaculture pumps and assess the costs of different pumping system options. Be made aware of health and safety aspects of pumping 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:

Pillay, T.V.R., (1993). Aquaculture Principles and Practices, Oxford, Fishing Book News, p.575.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case Studies 45%, Examination 25%, Major Assignment 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y