agr2aan aquatic animal nutrition
AQUATIC ANIMAL NUTRITION
AGR2AAN
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce detailed knowledge of animal nutrition related to the feeding of aquaculture animals for economically optimal growth in intensive aquaculture systems. A focus on nutrition will provide students with knowledge and skills relevant to the management of aquaculture animals for economically optimal growth in intensive aquaculture systems. Practical aspects of the subject will focus on the formulation of diets suitable in form and nutritional composition for aquatic animals. Students will develop practical skills at the NMIT Aquaculture Training and Research Centre, where students will have the opportunity to undertake feeding experiments and trials using prepared feeds. Aquacultural principles that will be covered include feed formulation, growth, feeding behaviour, automatic feeders, feeding frequency, experimental methods, pellet size, pellet form and evaluation of diet performance through experimentation.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - 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 Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | 'Murray cod nutrition', in B Ingram & S De Silva (eds), Final Report to the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (Project No. 1999/328) | Recommended | De Silva, S, Gunasekera, R, Collins, R, Abery, N, Ingram, B & Gooley, G 2004 | PRIMARY INDUSTRIES RESEARCH VICTORIA, DPI, ALEXANDRA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. |
| Readings | Gastrointestinal and metabolic effect of feeding schedule on voluntary feed intake and growth of European eel, Anguilla anguilla | Recommended | Heinsbroek, L, Goedegebuur, B, Bloemhof, G, Flach, R and de Jong, G 2007 | ACQUCULTURE INTERNATIONAL, VOL. 16-2, PP. 93-108. |
| Readings | Growth performance, feed efficiency and fatty acid composition of juvenile Murray cod, Maccullochella peelii peelii, fed graded levels of canola and linseed oil | Recommended | Francis, D, Turchini, G, Jones, P & De Silva, S 2007 | AQUACULTURE NUTRITION, VOL. 13-5, PP. 335-350. |
| Readings | Handbook on Ingredients for Aquaculture Feeds | Recommended | Hertrampf, J & Piedad-Pascual, F 2003 | KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS, THE NETHERLANDS. |
| Readings | Impacts of fish oil replacement in Murray cod nutrition | Recommended | Francis, D, 2007 | PH.D. THESIS, SCHOOL OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, DEAKIN UNIVERSITY. |
| Readings | Performance of intensively farmed Murray cod Maccullochella peelii peelii (Mitchell) fed newly formulated vs. currently used commerical diets & a comparison of fillet composition of farmed & wild fish | Recommended | De Silva, S, Gunasekera, R & Ingram, B 2004 | AQUACULTURE RESEARCH, VOL. 35-11, PP. 1039-1052. |
| Readings | Performance of juvenile Murray cod, Maccullochella peelii peelii (Mitchell), fed diets with different protein to energy ratio | Recommended | De Silva, S, Gunasekera, R, Collins, R & Ingram, B 2002 | AQUACULTURE NUTRITION, VOL. 8, PP. 79-85. |
| Readings | Plankton culture manual | Recommended | Hoff, F & Snell, T 2004 | 6TH EDN, FLORIDA AQUA FARMS, DADE CITY, FLA. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the importance of key nutritional components of diets and the nutritional requirements of aquatic animals
- Activities:
- Workshop sessions will be used to inform students of the nutritional requirements of aquatic animals. Recent research findings will be discussed.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
02. Describe the principles of feed distribution and growth, and develop feed requirement plans for aquatic animals
- Activities:
- Workshop sessions, case studies and practical exercises using the aquaculture facilities will be used to apply feed principles. Students will have the opportunity to test feeding theories and plans.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Formulate and produce diets suitable in form and nutritional composition for feeding to aquatic animals
- Activities:
- Workshop sessions, case studies and practical exercises using the aquaculture facilities will be used to apply feed principles to the formulation of diets. Students will have the opportunity test feeding theories and plans.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Conduct experiments to evaluate performance of diet nutrient profiles of particular species in relation to the economics of feeding and environmental sustainability
- Activities:
- Workshop sessions, case studies and practical exercises using the aquaculture facilities will be used to apply feed principles. Students will have the opportunity to test feeding theories and plans. An oral presentation to the class will form the basis of discussions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
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Epping, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritional management plan (1500 words) | 35 | 02 | |
| Practical and calculation reports (6 during semester short answer) | 35 | 02, 03 | |
| Project report (best practice) (1250 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |