Courses & Units
Fundamentals of Aquaculture Nutrition ZAS230
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
Unit name | Fundamentals of Aquaculture Nutrition |
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Unit code | ZAS230 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
Discipline | STEAM |
Coordinator | Doctor Robin Katersky Barnes |
Available as an elective? | Yes |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain essential nutrients aquaculture feeds and their role in controlling performance and quality
- Describe major commercial feed manufacture technologies in an aquaculture context
- Evaluate and communicate key fish performance indices in the context of aquaculture nutrition research
- Analyse the role of ethics and sustainability in aquaculture nutrition
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern |
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Assessment | AT1: Short Answer Questions on Ethics and Sustainability (25%)|AT2: Experimental Design Proposal (30%)|AT3: Scientific Report (45%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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