agr3mic micro aquatic animal disease
MICROBIOLOGY AND AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASES
AGR3MIC
Not currently offered
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-ordinatorPeter Sale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Demonstrated capacity to undertake the subject, requiring approval from the Course Coordinator and 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 | 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. |
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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