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
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Syllabus: | Understanding of the major issues involved with moving water within aquaculture systems. |
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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. |
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: | Pillay, T.V.R., (1993). Aquaculture Principles and Practices, Oxford, Fishing Book News, p.575. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Studies 45%, Examination 25%, Major Assignment 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50701 Aquaculture | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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