agr3mic micro aquatic animal disease

MICROBIOLOGY AND AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASES

AGR3MIC

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will develop detailed knowledge of the microbiological taxonomy of fungi, bacteria and viruses, their habitats and economic value. Theory will be applied through preparation of agar plates, quantitative analysis of plates, bacterial species identification, investigation of aquatic animal health and diseases (infectious and non-infectious), farm hygiene, and relevant legislation and quarantine laws. In addition, the subject will develop skills in handling aquaculture animals on farms and the translocation of aquaculture animals. This subject combines theory and practice through investigation and experimental skills including drug therapy dose calculation and application.

SchoolSchool of Life Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorGary Clark

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Admission into SBATE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAnaesthetic and sedative techniques for aquatic animalsRecommendedRoss, L & Ross, B 20083RD EDN, BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD, MELBOURNE
ReadingsAquaculture microbiology and biotechnologyRecommendedDidier, M 2009ENFIELD, N.H., SCIENCE.
ReadingsAquaplan: Australia's national strategic plan for aquatic animal health 2005-2010RecommendedDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2005DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY, CANBERRA.
ReadingsBacteria from fish and other acquatic animals: A practical identification manualRecommendedBuller, N 2004CABI PUBLISHING, WALLINGFORD.
ReadingsBacterial fish pathogens: diseases of farmed and wild fishRecommendedAustin, B & Austin D 2007PRAXIS PUBLISHING LTD, CHICHESTER, UK.
ReadingsBrock biology of microorganismsRecommendedMadigan, M, Martinko, J, Dunlap, P & Clark, D 200912TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA.
ReadingsCurrent trends in the study of bacterial and viral fish and shrimp diseasesRecommendedYin, L 2004WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING, SINGAPORE.
ReadingsFish disease: diagnosis and treatmentRecommendedNoga, E 2010IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, IOWA.
ReadingsFood microbiologyRecommendedAdam, M & Moss M 20083RD EDN, RSC PUBLISHING, CAMBRIDGE, UK.
ReadingsMicrobiology an introductionRecommendedTortora, G, Funke, B & Case, C 20048TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, INC, SAN FRANCISCO.
ReadingsSystemic pathology of fish: a text and atlas of normal tissues in teleosts and their responses in diseaseRecommendedFerguson, H 20062ND EDN, SCOTIAN PRESS, LONDON.
ReadingsThe new illustrated guide to fish diseases in ornamental tropical and pond fishRecommendedBassleer, G 2006BASSLEER BIOFISH, WESTMEERBEEK, BELGIUM.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Apply techniques in microbiological sampling, bacterial culture including media preparation, and microscopy

Activities:
Workshop sessions and practical exercises in the laboratory will be used to explore techniques of sampling and culture of microorganisms.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)

02. Use bacterial taxonomies and culture techniques in identifying bacteria up to Genus/species level

Activities:
Laboratory exercises supported by workshop sessions will be used to apply techniques of taxonomy and culture to identify bacteria.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)

03. Identify various types of infectious (including viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic) and non-infectious (including environmental, genetic, nutritional) diseases and apply the principles of disease diagnosis

Activities:
Laboratory exercises supported by workshop sessions will be used to apply techniques of taxonomy and culture to identify infectious microorganisms and their diagnosis.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)

04. Apply detailed knowledge of animal health related to farm hygiene, relevant legislation and quarantine laws and explain how to prevent, control, and treat diseases and consider ethical issues

Activities:
Workshop sessions, practical sessions using the aquaculture facilities and field trips will be used to explore issues related to diseases. Group discussion of regulations, quarantine and best practice will be used. Demonstration and discussion of control measures will occur on site and in workshops.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

05. Interpret, communicate and present ideas related to farm hygiene using correct scientific language and academic conventions

Activities:
Students will prepare and present reports to the class on various aspects of farm hygiene. Individual and group tutorials will be used to assist students in the preparation of these reports.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Writing(Writing)
Speaking(Speaking)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Epping, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGary Clark

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Two 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Aquatic disease management plan (1500 words)4002, 03, 04
Literature reivew (1000 words)2504, 05
Practical report/journals (3 x 800 words)3501, 02, 03