agr2aia aqua systems
AQUAPONICS AND INTEGRATED AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS
AGR2AIA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills relevant to aquaponics and other multitrophic integrated high-yield aquaculture systems. Theory and practice will be explored by providing students with detailed knowledge of Partitioned Aquaculture Systems (PAS), with particular reference to sustainable, low impact, high yield, and more controllable fish production processes. Students will investigate historical perspectives of, as well as new developments and technologies in multitrophic integrated agri-aquaculture systems with attention to the use of natural resources and environmental sustainability. Theory and practice will provide students with a working knowledge of hydroponic/aquaponic systems, including Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), deep pool systems and raft and flood-drain systems. Students will develop an understanding of biofloc aquaculture and other related emerging technologies.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A greenhouse experiment on growth and yield effects in integrated rice-fish culture | Recommended | Frei, M & Becker, K 2005 | AQUACULTURE, VOL. 244, NO. 1-4, PP. 119-128. |
| Readings | A study on the optimal hydraulic loading rate and plant ratios in recirculation aquaponic system | Recommended | Azizah Endut, A, Jusoh, N, Ali, W, Wan Nik, B & Hassan, A 2010 | BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, VOL. 101, NO. 5, PP. 1511-1517. |
| Readings | Aquaponic systems: Nutrient recycling from fish wastewater by vegetable production | Recommended | Graber, A, Junge, R 2009 | DESALINATION, VOL. 246, NO. 1-3, PP. 147-156. |
| Readings | Introduction to aquaponics, DVD | Recommended | Nelson, R & Pade, J 2003 | NELSON AND PADE MULTIMEDIA, MONTELLO, WISCONSIS, USA. |
| Readings | Mechanistic approach to phytoremediation of water | Recommended | Adler, P, Summerfelt, S, Michael Glenn, D & Takeda, F 2003 | ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, VOL. 20, NO. 3, PP. 251-264. |
| Readings | Minimizing environmental impacts of freshwater aquaculture and reuse of pond effluents and mud | Recommended | Kwei Lin, C & Yi, Y 2003 | AQUACULTURE, VOL. 226, NO. 1-4, PP. 57-68. |
| Readings | Murray Hallam's aquaponics made easy! | Recommended | Hallam, M 2009 | FLASHTOONZ FILMS, USA. |
| Readings | Phytoremediation of aquaculture wastewater for water recycling and production of fish feed | Recommended | Ghaly, A, Kamal, M & Mahmoud, N 2005 | ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL, VOL. 31, NO. 1, PP. 1-13. |
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Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
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.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case study report (1500 words) | 40 | |
| Commercial system design project (equiv. 1000 words) | 35 | |
| Experimental evaluation and report (1000 words) | 25 |