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Aquatic Animal Health unit (JFA303)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will gain knowledge on a range of nationally and internationally significant aquatic animal health issues. You will learn about the immunology of aquatic animals and methods for disease diagnosis and treatment with an emphasis on health management. You will explore host, environment and pathogen relationships, engaging in problem solving and case histories. You will develop skills relevant to animal welfare and biosecurity in Australian and international regulatory, commercial and research applications.

Summary

Unit name Aquatic Animal Health
Unit code JFA303
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline Fisheries and Aquaculture
Coordinator Associate Professor Ivona Mladineo
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss the relationship between host, pathogen and environment.
  • Identify and describe in detail host and/or environmental parameters involved in disease processes.
  • Recognise pathogens and discuss/describe in detail the pathogenesis of the diseases they produce.
  • Recognise the major diseases affecting cultured fish and know how to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information to assist with the diagnosis of disease.
  • Explain the theory and practice of disease control and treatment using current industry/professional examples.

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
050799 $578.00 $578.00 not applicable $3,271.00
  • 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

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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

Teaching Pattern

Weekly for 13 weeks, 2-hr tutorials/seminars, 3-hr practicals

AssessmentPractical Reports (20%)|Practical report (20%)|Short Answer Questions (20%)|Final Exam (40%)
TimetableView 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.
Recommended

Bruno, D.W., Alderman, D.J. and Schlotfeldt, H.J., 1997,  What should I do?  A practical guide for the marine fish farmer. EAFP, Aberdeen.

Iwama, G., 1997,  Fish stress and health in aquaculture.

Iwama, G. and Nakanishi, T., 1996, The Fish Immune System.  Fish Physiology, vol. 15. Academic Press San Diego.

Lightner, D.V., ed, 1996, A Handbook of Pathology and Diagnostic Procedures for Diseases of Penaeid Shrimp, World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Kent, M.L. and Poppe, T.T.  1998,  Diseases of seawater netpen-reared salmonid fish.  Fisheries and Oceans, Nanaimo

Noga, E.J., 1996, Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St Louis.

Post-Graduate Committee in Veterinary Science.  Proceedings No. 128, 1990,   Fin Fish Diseases.  Sydney University, Sydney.

Post-Graduate Committee in Veterinary Science.  Proceedings No. 265, 1996,   Fin Fish Diseases.  Sydney University, Sydney.

Schlotfeldt, H.J and Alderman, D.J., 1996,  What should I do? A practical guide for the freshwater fish farmer. EAFP, Aberdeen.

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