agr2afa applied finfish aquaculture
APPLIED FINFISH AQUACULTURE
AGR2AFA
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop knowledge and practical skills in the production of marine freshwater finfish species in aquaculture facilities. The following areas will be explored: national and international perspectives on marine and freshwater finfish aquaculture; analysis of globally and nationally important marine and freshwater finfish species; global production statistics; advanced culture techniques; evaluation of potential marine and freshwater finfish species for future aquaculture production; physical and nutritional requirements of marine and freshwater finfish; analysis of the life cycles, production techniques and cycles of Australian native fish species; hatchery and production facilities for the culture of selected marine and freshwater finfish; hygiene, quarantine, maintenance and monitoring in marine and freshwater finfish aquaculture facilities; techniques for the breeding and rearing of selected marine and Australian native finfish species.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDimuthu Wijesinghe
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify major finfish species produced through aquaculture and outline physical and feed requirements, life cycles, and principal diseases
- Activities:
- Workshops will be used to consolidate and expand knowledge on requirements for the commercial production of fish.
02. Apply the techniques required to breed selected finfish species in hatchery facilities
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used to apply breeding techniques for finfish. Reports by small groups will be discussed in class.
03. Describe and apply different techniques required to produce market sized finfish
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used to apply techniques for the production of commercial finfish. Reports by small groups will be discussed in class.
04. Identify and describe suitable sites and facilities for the production of freshwater finfish
- Activities:
- Workshops and field trips will be used to develop plans for suitable facilities for finfish. Reports by small groups will be discussed in class.
05. Recognise and reflect on relevant ethical, social and environmental issues related to finfish aquaculture from a national and international perspective
- Activities:
- Group discussions in tutorials on ethical, social and environmental issues will be undertaken. Controversial issues will need solid research and evidence-based argument.
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Epping, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities design assignment (1,000-words) | 30 | 04, 05 | |
| Field trip report (750-words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Group literature review - based on new product or techniques development (1,500-words, per student) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practical Examination - 1 hours (1,000-word equivalent) | 20 | 02, 03 |