agr2afa finfish aquaculture
APPLIED FINFISH AQUACULTURE
AGR2AFA
2017
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-ordinatorPenelope Smith
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
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.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Epping, 2017, 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 (1000 words) | 30 | 04, 05 | |
| Field trip report (750 words) | 20 | 04 | |
| Group literature review - based on new product or techniques development (1500 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practical Examination (1 hours) | 20 | 02, 03 |