Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examination of practical-based techniques used in various sectors of the aquaculture industry. Live feed culture practices will be evaluated and conducted by students. Detailed engineering-related aspects of aquaculture technology including pond design and construction of earthen ponds and related management considerations. Introduction to hypophysation techniques, the role of anaesthesia and marine cage culture applications. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Described commonly applied hypophysation techniques. Understood the role of post-spawning broodstock care. Established and maintained a range of live feed cultures. Described the characteristics and usage of anaesthetics in aquaculture. Understood pond construction terminology. Described the common types of earthen pond embankments. Evaluated common management approaches to managing larval-rearing ponds. Described the marine applications of cage culture and be familiar with engineering and design aspects of floating cages. |
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: | Lawson, T.B., (1995). Fundamentals of Aquacultural Engineering, New York, Chapman and Hall. Pillay, T.V.R., (1993). Aquaculture Principles and Practices, Oxford, Fishing Book News. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 30%, Field Tour 10%, Project 40%, Workshop including participation 20%. 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: | Informational | 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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