Courses & Units
Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Physiology KSM717
Introduction
The unit provides students with the fundamental basis of physiology and nutrition, and how they interact to control growth and metabolism, reproduction, osmoregulation and welfare of aquatic animals. The applied relationships between nutrition and feeding behaviour, feed formulation, physiology and biochemistry of aquatic animals is explored and their role in the production of aquaculture products across a range of environments.
Students will engage with commercial be encouraged to critically assess and use nutritional and physiological experimental design, data and models. Students will gain advanced understanding of scientific process and relate data collected to commercial and research applications.
Summary
| Unit name | Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Physiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM717 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Doctor Daniel Pountney |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain the physiological basis of growth and performance in aquatic animals focusing on environmental and nutrient requirements
- Discuss dietary components and feed formulation in relation to the sustainable use of global resources in aquafeed.
- Apply nutritional and physiological concepts to optimise production of major groups of farmed aquatic animals.
- Critically review experimental designs and research outcomes by analysing experimental data, methods and results with reference to published literature
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Test (20%)|Practical Report (20%)|Scientific Manuscript (40%)|Literature Review (20%) |
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| 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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