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.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Stear

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission into SBATE

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Bacterial fish pathogens: diseases of farmed and wild fish

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Austin, B & Austin D

Year: 2007

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Publisher: PRAXIS PUBLISHING LTD, CHICHESTER, UK.

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Aquaplan: Australia's national strategic plan for aquatic animal health 2005-2010

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY, CANBERRA.

ISBN: N/A

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Anaesthetic and sedative techniques for aquatic animals

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Ross, L & Ross, B

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN

Publisher: BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD, MELBOURNE

ISBN: N/A

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Fish disease: diagnosis and treatment

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Noga, E

Year: 2010

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, IOWA.

ISBN: N/A

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The new illustrated guide to fish diseases in ornamental tropical and pond fish

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Bassleer, G

Year: 2006

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: BASSLEER BIOFISH, WESTMEERBEEK, BELGIUM.

ISBN: N/A

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Food microbiology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Adam, M & Moss M

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: 3RD EDN

Publisher: RSC PUBLISHING, CAMBRIDGE, UK.

ISBN: N/A

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Microbiology an introduction

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Tortora, G, Funke, B & Case, C

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: 8TH EDN

Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC, SAN FRANCISCO.

ISBN: N/A

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Aquaculture microbiology and biotechnology

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Didier, M

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: ENFIELD, N.H., SCIENCE.

ISBN: N/A

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Systemic pathology of fish: a text and atlas of normal tissues in teleosts and their responses in disease

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Ferguson, H

Year: 2006

Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN

Publisher: SCOTIAN PRESS, LONDON.

ISBN: N/A

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Bacteria from fish and other acquatic animals: A practical identification manual

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Buller, N

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: CABI PUBLISHING, WALLINGFORD.

ISBN: N/A

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Current trends in the study of bacterial and viral fish and shrimp diseases

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Yin, L

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING, SINGAPORE.

ISBN: N/A

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Brock biology of microorganisms

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Madigan, M, Martinko, J, Dunlap, P & Clark, D

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: 12TH EDN

Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA

ISBN: N/A

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply techniques in microbiological sampling, bacterial culture including media preparation, and microscopy

02. Use bacterial taxonomies and culture techniques to identify bacteria up to Genus/species level

03. Identify various types of infectious and non-infectious diseases through application of the principles of disease diagnosis

04. Apply detailed knowledge of animal health explain how to prevent, control, and treat diseases legally and ethically

05. Interpret, communicate and present ideas related to farm hygiene using correct scientific language and academic conventions

Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael 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	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Aquatic disease management plan (1,800-words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Literature review oral presentation (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO4, SILO5
Three practical report/journals (525-words each, 1575-words total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3