BIO01209 - Aquaculture ManagementInformation for students studying in 2013

Please contact the School of Environment, Science and Engineering to confirm details prior to acting on this information.

Unit Description

Examines the development of aquaculture in Australia and overseas, the main aquaculture techniques and species, and the potential of aquaculture in Australia. Examines the main components of aquaculture ventures, such as water quality control, disease control, nutrition, economics, legislation and environmental impacts. Provides practical experience in rearing of fish and invertebrate species, and culturing techniques for algae and brine shrimp. Visits are made to aquaculture farms and/or research facilities. Particular emphasis is given to the maintenance of water quality and the management of the environmental impacts of aquaculture.

Availability

Distance Education Session 2
Distance Education (Online) Unavailable
Lismore Session 2
Coffs Harbour Unavailable
Gold Coast
Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
Unavailable
Tweed Heads - SCU Lakeside
Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads
Unavailable
Tweed Heads - SCU Riverside
Brett Street, Tweed Heads
Unavailable
Note: the availability of this unit (displayed above) is provided as a guide only and may not represent the most current information available. Please refer to the official Schedule of Units and/or contact the relevant School before acting on this information.
Unit Type Undergraduate
School School of Environment, Science and Engineering

Fee Information: Commencing 2013 - UNDERGRADUATE Commonwealth Supported only.

Student Contribution Band

Band 2

Credit Points per unit

12

Part of Course

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