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 | Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Doctor Louise Adams |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Literature Review (20%)|Practical Report (20%)|Test (20%)|Scientific Manuscript (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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