Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 303341 (v.2) Aquatic Biology 102
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Syllabus: | Fundamental mechanisms of physiology of aquatic animals. Major physiological processes in aquaculture species - respiration and circulation, osmoregulation, digestion, endocrinology, reproductive biology, immunity, and nervous system. Physiological adaptations to the environment. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will - Understand the relationships between different systems and processes in aquatic animals. Relate environmental conditions to adaptations in aquatic animals. Demonstrate a comprehension of instruction of supervisor. Participate 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, Saunders College Publishing, Florida. Jobling, M. (1995), Environmental Biology of Fishes, Chapman and Hall, London. |
Unit Texts: | Schmidt-Nielsen, K. (1990), Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environment, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 50%, Final examination 50%. This is by 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: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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