Overview
The topic will provide students with a practical opportunity to apply learned knowledge, concept and theory to commercial aquaculture industry. Students will be familiar with the requirements of commercial farms in operational management, water quality management, feeding, handling and harvesting practices within the aquaculture industry placement. At the completion of … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
Each Student is expected to:
- Gain first-hand experience to understand the primary issues and constraints in the aquaculture industry
- Learn skills and knowledge in practical aspects of aquaculture operations to complement and contextualise the information they have received in lectures, practicals and from their readings
- Develop relationships with practising aquaculturists who will be valuable contacts and/or referees for the student
- Identify critical biological, water quality, technological and business issues that constrain or enhance production
- Develop skills in critical thinking and communication
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Apply skills and knowledge already acquired into a practical situation associated with the planning, design, construction, testing, evaluation, operation or maintenance of systems
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Participate as a member of a team, and understand the roles and value of all members of that team, including professional scientists, engineers and other professionals involved in the business, and technical and support staff at work placement
3.
Understand the overall manner in which an aquaculture venture is practised and managed
4.
Further develop their own professional attitudes and communication skills with professionals
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International students are advised that they must enrol in the semester 2 availability of this topic to ensure that they are compliant with visa requirements.