agr3mic microbiology and aquatic animal diseases
MICROBIOLOGY AND AQUATIC ANIMAL DISEASES
AGR3MIC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you 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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Stear
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Bacterial fish pathogens: diseases of farmed and wild fish
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAustin, B & Austin D
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPRAXIS PUBLISHING LTD, CHICHESTER, UK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Aquaplan: Australia's national strategic plan for aquatic animal health 2005-2010
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Year2005
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherDEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY, CANBERRA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Anaesthetic and sedative techniques for aquatic animals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRoss, L & Ross, B
Year2008
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherBLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD, MELBOURNE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Fish disease: diagnosis and treatment
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorNoga, E
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherIOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, IOWA.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
The new illustrated guide to fish diseases in ornamental tropical and pond fish
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBassleer, G
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherBASSLEER BIOFISH, WESTMEERBEEK, BELGIUM.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Food microbiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAdam, M & Moss M
Year2008
Edition/Volume3RD EDN
PublisherRSC PUBLISHING, CAMBRIDGE, UK.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Microbiology an introduction
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorTortora, G, Funke, B & Case, C
Year2004
Edition/Volume8TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATION, INC, SAN FRANCISCO.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Aquaculture microbiology and biotechnology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDidier, M
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherENFIELD, N.H., SCIENCE.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Systemic pathology of fish: a text and atlas of normal tissues in teleosts and their responses in disease
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFerguson, H
Year2006
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherSCOTIAN PRESS, LONDON.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Bacteria from fish and other acquatic animals: A practical identification manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBuller, N
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCABI PUBLISHING, WALLINGFORD.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Current trends in the study of bacterial and viral fish and shrimp diseases
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorYin, L
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING, SINGAPORE.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Brock biology of microorganisms
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMadigan, M, Martinko, J, Dunlap, P & Clark, D
Year2009
Edition/Volume12TH EDN
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATION, INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Stear
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic disease management plan (1,800-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Literature review oral presentation (1,000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO4, SILO5 |
| Three practical report/journals (525-words each, 1575-words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |