Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
In this unit you will be introduced to aquatic animal feeds and nutrition and examine the links between feed ingredients, composition, nutrient requirements, fish growth, feed manufacture, nutritional value, feeding practices and product quality. Through the design and execution of a simulated experiment, you will gain practical experience in assessing and using nutritional information, feeding, and nutrition models. You will gain a fundamental understanding of nutritional science and understand how to use this in commercial and research situations.
In addition, this unit builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences.
You will be introduced to:
- discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences
- concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others
- the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice
- the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.
You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Fundamentals of Aquaculture Nutrition |
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| Unit code | ZAS230 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Science |
| Coordinator | Dr Robin Katersky Barnes |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify essential nutrients used in commercial aquaculture feeds and explain their role in controlling performance and quality of aquaculture organisms across life-stages
- Explain major commercial feed manufacture technologies in an aquaculture context
- Analyse and communicate key fish performance indices in the context of aquaculture nutrition research
- Evaluate the role of nutrition in sustainable aquaculture development
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern |
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| Assessment | AT1: Statement of Intent (ethics and sustainability) (20%) AT2: Experimental Design Proposal (30%) AT3: Scientific Report (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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