MICROBIOLOGY AND AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASES
AGR3MIC
2014
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Sale
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Demonstrated capacity to undertake the subject, requiring approval from the Course Coordinator and Admission into SBATE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Anaesthetic and sedative techniques for aquatic animals | Recommended | Ross, L & Ross, B 2008 | 3RD EDN, BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Aquaculture microbiology and biotechnology | Recommended | Didier, M 2009 | ENFIELD, N.H., SCIENCE. |
| Readings | Aquaplan: Australia's national strategic plan for aquatic animal health 2005-2010 | Recommended | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2005 | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY, CANBERRA. |
| Readings | Bacteria from fish and other acquatic animals: A practical identification manual | Recommended | Buller, N 2004 | CABI PUBLISHING, WALLINGFORD. |
| Readings | Bacterial fish pathogens: diseases of farmed and wild fish | Recommended | Austin, B & Austin D 2007 | PRAXIS PUBLISHING LTD, CHICHESTER, UK. |
| Readings | Brock biology of microorganisms | Recommended | Madigan, M, Martinko, J, Dunlap, P & Clark, D 2009 | 12TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA. |
| Readings | Current trends in the study of bacterial and viral fish and shrimp diseases | Recommended | Yin, L 2004 | WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING, SINGAPORE. |
| Readings | Fish disease: diagnosis and treatment | Recommended | Noga, E 2010 | IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, IOWA. |
| Readings | Food microbiology | Recommended | Adam, M & Moss M 2008 | 3RD EDN, RSC PUBLISHING, CAMBRIDGE, UK. |
| Readings | Microbiology an introduction | Recommended | Tortora, G, Funke, B & Case, C 2004 | 8TH EDN, PEARSON EDUCATION, INC, SAN FRANCISCO. |
| Readings | Systemic pathology of fish: a text and atlas of normal tissues in teleosts and their responses in disease | Recommended | Ferguson, H 2006 | 2ND EDN, SCOTIAN PRESS, LONDON. |
| Readings | The new illustrated guide to fish diseases in ornamental tropical and pond fish | Recommended | Bassleer, G 2006 | BASSLEER BIOFISH, WESTMEERBEEK, BELGIUM. |
Epping, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Sale
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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic disease management plan (1500 words) | 40 | |
| Literature reivew (1000 words) | 25 | |
| Practical report/journals (3 x 800 words) | 35 |