Unit details
SLE217 - Aquaculture Nutrition and Seafood Quality
| Offered at: | (W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB262 |
| Unit chair: | G Turchini |
| Prerequisite: | SLE161 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours of lectures per week (1 x 2 hours and 1 x 1 hour lecture per week) |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
Topics to be addressed in this unit include:
- Principles of biochemistry and physiology applied to aquaculture;
- Aquatic animal nutrition (including principles of nutritional physiology, nutritional biochemistry, macronutrients, micronutrients, feed formulation and challenges for modern aquaculture);
- Aquaculture feeds, feed management and feeding and assessment of stock performances
- Fish and seafood quality and safety (including human health benefits and risks);
- Certification schemes in aquaculture (including traceability, organic aquaculture and various labelling/certification schemes);
- Ethical issues encountered in aquaculture and fishery industries (social, environmental and economic issues);
Assessment
Class test 30%, assignment 30%, examination 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $4108 | $4717 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
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