Courses & Units

Aquaculture Technology KSM613

Launceston

Introduction

This unit provides an overview of aquaculture recirculation, cage, pond, tank and raceway systems and their associated technologies such as aeration, water conditioning, biofiltration, fish pumps, graders, counters, feeding systems etc both in Australia and overseas; specifically their working principles, components, problems and application to the production of aquaculture species. This unit also covers the principals and use of biotechnologies and digital technologies that support cultured plant/animal health and performance, and environmental sustainability across production stages. While the content delivered to students in the undergraduate and masters unit will be similar, there will be clear differences in assessment (more detailed, in-depth and complex) and learning expectations (more technical and critical thinking) for KSM613. Assessment details will be provided to students separate to the unit outline.

Summary

Unit name Aquaculture Technology
Unit code KSM613
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline Fisheries and Aquaculture
Coordinator Associate Professor Christopher Bolch
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 12/7/2021 10/8/2021 30/8/2021 17/10/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify current farm equipment/systems, and modes of operation
  • Explain why and how technologies are used in commercial and research applications
  • Explain the working principles of, and problems associated with farm technologies
  • Demonstrate an ability to use mathematical calculations to solve technological problems
  • Propose technological solutions to bottlenecks in aquaculture production systems

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
050701 $493.00 $493.00 not applicable $2,826.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KSM204

Teaching

AssessmentReport (25%)|Report (10%)|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (40%)|Presentation (25%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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