sci1az algology and zooplankton
ALGOLOGY AND ZOOPLANKTON
SCI1AZ
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the production of various species of microalgae (phytoplankton) and zooplankton in aquaculture facilities. You will develop an understanding of invertebrate zoology and taxonomy, the general features and composition of freshwater and marine algae and invertebrates. Key areas to be investigated include the establishment and maintenance of culture systems of a wide variety of species and their commercial potential. Students will develop knowledge and practical skills relevant to industry including quantification, harvesting and preservation of micro-algae and zoo plankton in natural water.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPenelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Admission into SBATE
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Learning resources
Effect of temperature and nitrogen concentration on the growth and lipid content of nannochloropsis occulata and chlorella vulgaris for biodiesel production
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorConverti, A, Casazza, A, Ortiz, E, Perego, P & Borghi, M
Year2009
Edition/VolumeVOL. 28, NO.6, PP. 1146-1151
PublisherCHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING: PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
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Algal culturing techniques
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAnderson, R
Year2005
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PublisherACADEMIC PRESS, NEW YORK, USA
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Plankton culture manual
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHoff, F & Snell, T
Year2004
Edition/Volume6TH EDN
PublisherFLORIDA AQUA FARMS, FLORIDA, USA
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Live feed in marine aquaculture
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorStottrup, G & McEvoy, A
Year2003
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PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING, OXFORD, UK
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Developmenta of rotifer strains with useful traits for rearing fish larvae.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHagiwara, A, Suga, K, Akazawa, A, Kotani, T & Sakakura, Y
Year2007
Edition/VolumeVOL. 268, ISS, 1-4, PP 44-52
PublisherAQUACULTURE
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Biodiesel from Microalgae
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChisti, Y
Year2007
Edition/VolumeVOL. 25, NO. 3, PP. 294-306
PublisherBIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
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Lipid accumulation and CO2 utilization of nannochloropsis occulata in response to CO2 aeration.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChiu, S, Kao, C, Tsai, M, Ong, S, Chen, C & Lin, C
Year2008
Edition/VolumeVOL. 100, NO. 2, PP. 833-838
PublisherBIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
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Handbook of microalgal culture: Biotechnology and applied phycology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRichmond, A
Year2004
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PublisherBLACKWELL PUBLISHING, OXFORD, UK
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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