Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7078 (v.6) Chemistry 141 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 303341 (v.2) Aquatic Biology 102
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Syllabus: | Provides fundamentals of biochemistry and physiology of aquatic animals. Structure and functions of proteins lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters. Major biochemical pathways. Biochemical energetics. Chemistry of body fluids. Comparisons between land and aquatic animals where relevant. Major physiological processes in aquaculture species - respiration and circulation, osmoregulation, digestion, endocrinology, reproductive biology, immunity, and nervous system. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated the knowledge and understanding of structure and functions of major chemicals in living systems. Understood the principles of participation of the chemicals of living systems in the processes of life. Explained the relationships between major metabolic pathways. Understood the relationships between different systems and processes in aquatic animals. Relate environmental conditions to adaptations in aquatic animals. Demonstrate skillsin biochemistry laboratory practice. Demonstrated a comprehension of instruction of supervisor and participated actively in group tasks. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bond, C.E., (1996), Biology of Fishes, Florida, Saunders College Publishing. Jobling, M., (1995), Environmental Biology of Fishes, London, Chapman & Hall. |
Unit Texts: | Holum, J.R., (1995), Elements of General and Biological Chemistry, New York, John Wiley and Sons Inc. Schmidt-Nielsen, K., (1990), Animal Physiology: Adaption and Environment, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 50%, Examination 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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