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305356 (v.1) Mollusc Aquaculture 502


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Practical:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Emphasis on culture technology of commercially important molluscan species including edible and pearl oysters, mussels, scallops and abalone. Hatchery technology and juvenile production. Grow-out technology. Production cycles and management practices. Nutrition and feeding. Prevention diagnosis and treatment of common molluscan diseases. Post-harvest handling and marketing.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Explained the hatchery techniques of a variety of mollusca including pearl and edible oysters, mussels, scallops and abalone. Explained the grow-out culture techniques for a variety of molluscs, including pearl and edible oysters, mussels, scallops and abalone. Demonstrated skills in both the handling of microalgae and the spawning of molluscs. Demonstrated an understanding of the health management of molluscs. Describe the importance of nutrition in mollusc aquaculture.

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:

Hahn, K. (1989). Handbook of Culture of Abalone and Other Marine Gastropods. Boca Raton, CRC Press. Beesley, P.L., Ross, G.J.B. and Wells, A. eds (1998). Mollusca: The Southern Synthesis: Fauna of Australia. Vol. 5. Melbourne, CSIRO Publishing.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project 40%, Field work 20%, Workshops and participation 20%, Examination 20%. 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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