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305352 (v.1) Finfish Aquaculture 502


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

2 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Culture technology of commercially important marine and freshwater finfish including salmonids, native Australian freshwater fish, carps, tilapia and barramundi and local fish species (for example. snapper, black bream). Grow-out technology. Production cycles and management practices. Hypophysation techniques. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common finfish diseases. Post harvest handling and marketing.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Described and analysed the culture technologies of various finfish species. Developed skills in handling and rearing of local fish species. Understood the principles of hatchery, hypophysation, grow-out techniques and post harvest practices of commercially important finfish species. Described the procedures for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common finfish diseases. Developed skills in data collection and analysis. Planed and conducted a research project. Discussed the results of a research project involving finfish culture.

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:

Bardach, J.E, (ed)., (1972), Aquaculture: the farming and husbandry of freshwater and marine organisms, New York, United States, Wiley-Interscience. Blakely D and Hrusa, C., (1989), Inland Aquaculture Development Handbook, Oxford, Fishing News Book. Costa-Pierce, B.A. and Rakocy, J.E., (1997), Tilapia Aquaculture in the Americas, Vol.1, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, World Aquaculture Society. Romanowski N., (1994), Farming in Ponds and Dams, Melbourne, Lothian Books. Shepherd, J and Bromage, N.,(1992), Intensive Fish Farming, Victoria, Australia, Blackwell Sciences Pty Ltd. Soderberg, R.W., (1995). Flowing Water Fish Culture, Florida, United States, Lewis Publishers (CRC Press Inc.).

Unit Texts:

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

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Continuous Assessment 70%, Examination 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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