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Zoology for Aquaculture
Enrolment code: KQA110
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Provides a general introduction to the biology of aquatic animals, and investigates
phylogenetic associations, morphology and aspects of physiology and reproduction of
invertebrates and vertebrates of importance to aquaculture.
Staff Dr T Pankhurst, Dr D Johnston
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr lab session weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode practical reports (15%), tests (20%), assignments (15%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Required texts etc
Ruppert E and Barnes R, Invertebrate Zoology, ISBN 0030266688
Courses [S2B] [S3K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Aquatic Ecology I
Enrolment code: KQA121
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Examines the ecology of freshwater and marine environments with emphasis upon
primary production and food webs, community organisation and nutrient dynamics, and
the interaction of physical and biotic factors of the environment. The objective is to
provide a basic understanding of general ecological principles with respect to aquatic
environments, and to lay the ground work for more specific examination, in subsequent
units, of the ecology of aquaculture systems and species.
Staff Dr T Pankhurst (Coordinator), Prof NW Pankhurst
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures weekly (13 wks) 10x3-hr lab sessions and 2x3-hr field trips
Prerequisites KQA110
Assessment mode practical reports (30%), assignments (20%), 3-hr exam (50%)
Required texts etc
Barnes RSK and Mann KH (eds), Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecology, ISBN 0632029838
Courses [S2B] [S3K] [S3T]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Introductory Aquaculture Technology
Enrolment code: KQA124
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Introduces students to all aspects of aquaculture including the practical aspects of
workshop management, occupational health and safety issues, building materials, tank
and pipe construction, fibreglassing, glass aquaria, water quality testing, filters, small
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engines and pumps. Theoretical aspects of site selection, farm economics and production
management are also introduced.
Staff Dr M Powell
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode practical reports (30%), practical and theory tests (30%), final theory exam
(40%)
Required texts etc
Pillay TVR, Aquaculture Principles and Practices, ISBN 0852382022
Courses [S2B] [S3K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Intensive Algal Culture
Enrolment code: KQA201
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Teaches students the underlying principles of algal growth and investigates the
physiological and biochemical responses of algae to light, temperature and nutrients.
Students are taught the theory and practice of growing algae in test tubes to production
scales. The nutritional value of micro algae to marine bivalve larvae is reviewed. Skills
acquired in this unit are directly employable in the hatcheries and nurseries within the
aquaculture industry. Techniques used to culture macrophytes (seaweeds) are presented.
Staff tba
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode final theory exam (40%), mid-sem theory exam (30%), practical reports
(30%)
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
General Microbiology
Enrolment code: KQA207
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Is an introduction to microbial groups with special emphasis on their roles in disease and
aquatic ecology. Microbial form and function (nutrition, metabolism and
interrelationships) are discussed in the context of aquaculture. Examples of microbial
diseases of aquatic animals are considered.
Staff Dr C Burke
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites (S3T: 25% from Schedule A)
Mutual exclusions CXA226
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Assessment mode practical reports (25%), 1,500-word essay (10%), semester test (10%), final
3-hr theory exam (40%), 3-hr practical exam (15%)
Required texts etc
Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J, Biology of Microorganisms, 9th edn, ISBN
0130852643
Courses [S2B] [S3K] [S3T]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Aquatic Ecology II
Enrolment code: KQA212
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Provides a comprehensive overview of important population biology and ecological issues
in the aquaculture industry. The content builds on basic ecological principles covered in
KQA121 and equivalent units. The unit concentrates on population ecology,
environmental monitoring, community surveys and the impact of aquaculture on the
environment. Special emphasis is placed on in-shore marine and freshwater environments.
Staff Dr N Moltschaniwskyj (Coordinator), Prof N Pankhurst
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA121 or equivalent
Assessment mode end-of-sem theory exam (50%), sem test (10%), practical reports and
assignment (40%)
Courses [S2B] [S3K] [S3T]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Technology for Aquaculture
Enrolment code: KQA214
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Introduces students to important concepts in aquacultural engineering and technology
involving the construction and operation of farm components. Trips to farming facilities in
the State are used to demonstrate the varieties of technologies used. This unit is essential
for understanding the husbandry Intensive Culture units.
Staff Dr J Purser (Coordinator), Dr M Powell
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical equiv weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA124
Assessment mode end-of-sem theory exam (30%), mid-sem theory exam (20%), practical
exam (15%), continuous assessment (35%)
Recommended texts etc
Lawson TB, Fundamentals of Aquacultural Engineering, ISBN 0412065118
Courses [S2B] [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
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Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Enrolment code: KQA218
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Develops basic concepts from KQA207 General Microbiology. It gives a theoretical
framework for understanding microbial growth in natural environments, as well as
specific skills in detecting microbes.
Staff Dr C Burke
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly, 1-hr tutorial fortnightly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA207 or CXA226
Assessment mode practical reports (25%), project (15%), sem test (10%), final 3-hr theory
exam (50%)
Required texts etc
Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J, Biology of Microorganisms, 9th edn, ISBN
0130852643
Courses [S3K] [S3T] [M3H]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Applied Algology
Enrolment code: KQA220
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Teaches students the underlying principles of algal growth and investigates the
physiological and biochemical responses of algae to light, temperature and nutrients.
Students are taught the theory and practice of growing algae in test tubes to production
scales. The nutritional value of micro algae to marine bivalve larvae is reviewed. Skills
acquired in this unit are directly applicable in the hatcheries and nurseries servicing
aquaculture industries. Techniques used to culture seaweeds, used in human and/or
marine animal consumption are discussed.
Staff tba
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode final theory exam (40%), mid-sem theory exam (20%), practical reports
(40%)
Courses [S2B]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Intensive Crustacean & Zooplankton Culture
Enrolment code: KQA228
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
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Provides an understanding of biological and technical aspects of culture strategies for
crustaceans, including prawns, freshwater crayfish and mud crabs, and non-crustacean
zooplankton species that are of commercial or experimental significance.
Staff Dr D Johnston (Coordinator), Dr J Purser
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA110, KQA214 and KQA201
Assessment mode final theory exam (40%), mid-sem exam (10%), practical exam (15%),
continuous assessment (35%)
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Finfish Culture
Enrolment code: KQA241
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Examines the culture of salmonid fish and other freshwater and marine species which are
grown commercially or are deemed to have potential for aquaculture.
Staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator), Dr J Purser
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 5 hrs weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA110, KQA214
Assessment mode final theory exam (40%), mid-sem exam (10%), practical exam (15%),
continuous assessment (35%)
Courses [S2B]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Molluscan Culture
Enrolment code: KQA242
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Provides an overview of molluscan aquaculture, particularly in Tasmania and Australia.
The unit focuses on the life cycles, applied biology, and hatchery and farm technology and
techniques for a range of molluscan species: oysters, mussels, abalone, scallops, giant
clams and pearl oysters. Emphasis is placed on the environmental requirements,
reproduction, feeding, larval rearing and grow-out systems.
Staff Dr N Moltschaniwskyj (Coordinator), Dr C Burke
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA110, KQA214
Assessment mode final exam (40%), mid-sem test (10%), major assignment (25%), lab test
(15%), lab exercise (10%)
Courses [S2B]
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Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Crustacean & Zooplankton Culture
Enrolment code: KQA243
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Provides an understanding of biological and technical aspects of culture strategies for
crustaceans, including prawns, freshwater crayfish and mud crabs, or non-crustacean
zooplankton species that are of commercial or experimental significance.
Staff Dr D Johnston (Coordinator), Dr J Purser
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA110, KQA214, KQA220
Assessment mode final theory exam (40%), mid-sem exam (10%), practical exam (15%),
continuous assessment (35%)
Courses [S2B]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Scientific Analysis and Presentation for
Aquaculture
Enrolment code: KQA302
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Special note: restricted to Aquaculture students
Students are taught the general principles of scientific writing for scientific reports, papers
or theses. The theory and practice of statistics over a range of topics from distributions,
normality, homoscedasticity, t-tests, ANOVA, power analysis, correlation, regression and
multivariates are covered. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of the
concepts and assumptions on which statistical procedures are based. An introduction to
experimental design, word processing, spreadsheets and a statistical package is included.
Staff tba
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 2-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KMA153
Assessment mode practical reports (20%), oral presentation (10%), written assignment (15%),
mid-term theory exam (25%), final theory exam (30%)
Recommended texts etc
Fowler, Practical Statistics for Field Biology, 2nd edn, ISBN 0471982962
Courses [S3K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Intensive Molluscan Culture
Enrolment code: KQA303
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Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Provides an overview of molluscan aquaculture, particularly in Tasmania and Australia.
The unit focuses on the life cycles, applied biology, and hatchery and farm technology and
techniques for a range of molluscan species: oysters, mussels, abalone, scallops, giant
clams and pearl oysters. Emphasis is placed on the environmental requirements,
reproduction, feeding, larval rearing and grow-out systems.
Staff Dr N Moltschaniwskyj (Coordinator), Dr C Burke
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode final exam (40%), mid-sem test (10%), major assignment (25%), lab test
(15%), lab exercise (10%)
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Practicum (Degree)
Enrolment code: KQA311
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
Students must spend at least 8 weeks during the Aquaculture Degree course carrying out
work experience to fulfil the requirements of the Degree. They must spend not less than
two weeks on commercial farms. They may work on farms, in laboratories, in government
departments or in factories engaged in aquacultural activities. Activities such as
participation in scientific expeditions or attending vocational training courses (diving, first
aid, coxswain’s ticket, etc) may also be considered after prior approval by the unit
coordinator. The choice of several venues will broaden perspectives and experience of at
least one commercial operation is essential. On successful completion of this unit, students
should be capable of: (a) appreciating the daily routine on an aquaculture installation; (b)
discussing culture and management problems associated with the aquaculture enterprises
or institutions visited; (c) comprehending management procedures; and (d) putting
aquaculture and scientific theory into practice.
Staff Dr J Purser (Coordinator); Dr C Carter, Dr M Powell, Dr D Johnston, Dr N
Moltschaniwskyj
Unit weight 0%
Assessment mode includes a seminar presentation and attendance at seminars and is
assessed on a pass/fail basis
Courses [S3K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms
Enrolment code: KQA319
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Provides students with a detailed understanding of aquatic nutrition and the relationships
to farming practice, feed formulation and the physiology and biochemistry of aquatic
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organisms. Feeding, growth and nutrition of aquatic organisms, the production of
commercial aquaculture feeds and methods of analysis are discussed.
Staff Dr C Carter
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 5 hrs weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KJC103
Assessment mode theory exam (60%), continuous assessment (40%)
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Intensive Finfish Culture
Enrolment code: KQA320
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Examines the culture of salmonid fish and other freshwater and marine species that are
grown commercially or are deemed to have potential for aquaculture.
Staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator), Dr J Purser
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 5 hrs weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA201 and KQA214
Assessment mode final theory exam (40%), mid-sem exam (10%), practical exam (15%),
continuous assessment (35%)
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Aquatic Animal Health
Enrolment code: KQA321
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Provides students with detailed understanding of animal health issues. Disease diagnosis
and treatment are discussed with the main emphasis placed on health management. Host
environment and pathogen relationships are examined. The unit covers immunology of
aquatic animals. Problem solving exercises provide case histories for a variety of species.
Staff Dr B Nowak
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 13x2-hr lectures, 13x1-hr tutorials, 13x2-hr practicals
Assessment mode final 3-hr theory exam (60%), continuous assessment (40%)
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Advanced Aquaculture Technology
Enrolment code: KQA325
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Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Covers specialist technological fields, machinery and methods; and examines their design
and working principles. Topics include: the advanced design and operation of broodstock,
hatchery and grow-out systems, drug delivery systems and toxicology, electron
microscopy, molecular biology applications and genetic technology in aquaculture. The
focus of the unit is on developing technologies, consequently its content will be reviewed
regularly in the light of developments.
Staff Dr M Powell (Coordinator), Dr J Purser, Prof N Pankhurst, Dr B Nowak, Dr N
Moltschaniwskyj, Dr C Burke
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks)
Prerequisites KQA214
Assessment mode practical components (25%), sem tests (15%), assignments (20%), final
theory exam (40%)
Courses [S3K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Aquaculture Policy and Operations
Enrolment code: KQA326
Offered: Launceston: semester 2
Integrates knowledge of aquaculture derived from other units with new concepts of
government policy, operational costing of production, farm management, environmental
impact assessment, animal ethics and sanitary regulations. The unit provides students
with an appreciation and understanding of regulatory and commercial aspects of
production.
Staff Dr B Nowak (Coordinator); Dr J Purser, Dr C Burke, and guest lecturers
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern 5 hrs weekly (13 wks)
Assessment mode assignment (60%), tests (40%)
Courses [S3K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Physiology of Aquatic Organisms
Enrolment code: KQA330
Offered: Launceston: semester 1
Exposes students to a detailed examination of the physiology of aquatic organisms, with
an emphasis on fish. Development, growth, respiration, osmoregulation and excretion,
reproduction, endocrinology and sensory physiology are discussed in relation to the
effects of natural and artificial environmental changes on physiological processes.
Staff Prof N Pankhurst (Coordinator), Dr C Carter, Dr D Johnston
Unit weight 12.5%
Teaching pattern a total of 13x2-hr lectures, 13x3-hr practicals
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Assessment mode theory exam (60%), continuous assessment (40%)
Recommended texts etc
Withers PC, Comparative Animal Physiology, ISBN 0030128471
Bone Q, Marshall NB and Blaxter JHS, Biology of Fishes, ISBN 075140022X
Courses [S3K] [S6K] [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Practicum (Diploma)
Enrolment code: KQA340
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
Students must spend at least 2 weeks during the Aquaculture diploma course carrying out
work experience to fulfil the requirements of the diploma. They may work on farms, in
laboratories, in government departments or in factories engaged in aquacultural activities.
Activities such as participation in scientific expeditions or attending vocational training
courses (diving, first aid, coxswain’s ticket, etc) may also be considered after prior
approval by the unit coordinator. The choice of several venues will broaden perspectives
and experience of at least one commercial operation is essential. On successful completion
of this unit, students should be capable of: (a) appreciating the daily routine on an
aquaculture installation; (b) discussing culture and management problems associated with
the aquaculture enterprises or institutions visited; (c) comprehending management
procedures; and (d) putting aquaculture and scientific theory into practice.
Staff Dr J Purser (Coordinator); Dr C Carter, Dr M Powell, Dr D Johnston, Dr N
Moltschaniwskyj
Unit weight 0%
Assessment mode assessed on a pass/fail basis
Courses [S2B]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Practicum (GradDip)
Enrolment code: KQA350
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
Students must spend at least 2 weeks during the Aquaculture graduate diploma course
carrying out work experience to fulfil the requirements of the graduate diploma. They
may work on farms, in laboratories, in government departments or in factories engaged in
aquacultural activities. Activities such as participation in scientific expeditions or
attending vocational training courses (diving, first aid, coxswain’s ticket, etc) may also be
considered after prior approval by the unit coordinator. The choice of several venues will
broaden perspectives and experience of at least one commercial operation is essential. On
successful completion of this unit, students should be capable of: (a) appreciating the daily
routine on an aquaculture installation; (b) discussing culture and management problems
associated with the aquaculture enterprises or institutions visited; (c) comprehending
management procedures; and (d) putting aquaculture and scientific theory into practice.
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Staff Dr J Purser (Coordinator); Dr C Carter, Dr M Powell, Dr D Johnston, Dr N
Moltschaniwskyj
Unit weight 0%
Assessment mode assessed on a pass/fail basis
Courses [S6K]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Aquaculture Honours
Full time/Part time
Enrolment code: KQA401 or KQA403
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
Special note: full-time students enrol in KQA401 (100%), part-time students in KQA403 (50%)
The Honours course in Aquaculture is designed to provide training in skills, methods and
knowledge of Aquaculture, and science in general beyond those obtained in an
undergraduate degree program, and to prepare students for further research and learning.
The course has been designed with 4 objectives: 1. To enable students to develop their
science communication skills. By the end of the course, a student should be capable of
writing a scientific report or paper to a standard acceptable to a scientific journal, and of
delivering a paper at a meeting of an a scientific society. 2. To provide students with
experience of relevant field and laboratory procedures/techniques so that they possess
sufficient technical skills to permit them to conduct an in-depth study of some specialised
aspect of aquaculture. 3. To ensure that students are able to locate published information
within a prescribed field of aquacultural knowledge, and are able to evaluate and
summarise that information in order to identify key issues, trace historical developments
and produce generalisations. 4. To provide students with the opportunity to conduct a
scientific investigation and, in particular, to train them to plan and conduct a program of
study within constraints imposed by time, money and technical resources, and develop an
understanding of scientific approaches to problem solving.
Staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator), Prof N Pankhurst, Dr C Burke, Dr N Moltschaniwskyj, Dr
B Nowak, Dr T Pankhurst, Dr M Powell, Dr J Purser
Unit weight 100%/50%
Teaching pattern equiv 1 hr weekly group discussions, consultations with supervisor, field
and lab based research
Prerequisites bachelor degree with appropriate background approved by faculty, generally
with credit or better in the final 3 sem
Assessment mode literature review (8.3%), grant proposal (8.3%), seminar (25%), research
thesis (58.4%)
Courses [S4M]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Literature Review
Enrolment code: KQA817
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Offered: Launceston: semester 1
The student reviews a specific topic of interest which has been approved by a supervisor.
The review is to be written as a scientific review incorporating material from the literature.
Staff Dr B Nowak (Coordinator)
Unit weight 25%
Teaching pattern minimum of 6 wks library study and writing, with at least 5 hrs weekly
staff contact
Corequisites coursework as in the Graduate Diploma program
Assessment mode review paper, assessed by at least two staff members (60%), the topic is
also presented to the School as a seminar (40%)
Courses [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Research Dissertation
Part A/Part B
Enrolment code: KQA818 or KQA819
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
Requires the student to undertake a research project under the supervision of at least one
staff member from the School of Aquaculture although programs may be undertaken in
conjunction with other Schools. The project is generally undertaken on-campus although
permission may be given for off-campus programs. The research is submitted in the form
of a dissertation, and as a conference poster.
Staff Dr B Nowak (Coordinator)
Unit weight 25%/50%
Teaching pattern at least 5 hrs contact time weekly (minimum of 20 wks); project work
undertaken is in addition to any required for Graduate Diploma subjects
Prerequisites Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Aquaculture) from this University to a
level approved by the Faculty
Assessment mode dissertation, evaluated by at least one staff member and an external
assessor (80%), poster, assessed on a presentation day (20%)
Courses [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
Specialist Practical Skills
Part A/Part B
Enrolment code: KQA820 or KQA821
Offered: Launceston: semesters 1 & 2
The student spends 8 weeks obtaining ‘hands on’ experience on an aquaculture farm or in
a research laboratory. In the latter situation, the proposed work experience program must
be approved by the Head of School.
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Staff Dr B Nowak (Coordinator)
Unit weight 0%
Teaching pattern minimum of 38 hrs weekly at an aquacultural facility (8 wks); at least 2 of
the 8 wks should be spent on a farm if the preference is for lab-based work
Prerequisites Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Aquaculture) from this University to a
level approved by the Faculty
Assessment mode written account of experience gained (outline provided by School
supervisor). Feedback, from the manager of the facility, in relation to the student’s
performance will be taken into account. Although a University staff member would
normally be involved in arranging the work experience position for the student, and
would liaise directly with the manager of the facility to help overcome any problems
which might occur, there would not usually be any on-site supervision by a
University staff member
Courses [S7C]
Faculty website <http://www.utas.edu.au/scieng/>
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