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AQCUL101-23A (TGA)
Introduction to Aquaculture - Ahumoana
15 Points
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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science
Marine Science and Aquaculture
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Convenor(s)
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Steve Bird
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steve.bird@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Christopher Battershill
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christopher.battershill@waikato.ac.nz
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Kura Paul-Burke
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kura.paul-burke@waikato.ac.nz
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Simon Muncaster
3531
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simon.muncaster@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
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Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food industry, currently accounting for greater than 50% of the total global seafood supply that occurs in both fresh and salt water environments and involves the farming of plants, invertebrate organisms or vertebrate organisms either in isolation (monoculture) or in combination with each other (polyculture). Due to the increasing demand of aquaculture products, there are pressures building with regards to environmental repercussions. However, thanks to developments in technology and innovation, there is more of a focus towards the longevity and sustainability of aquaculture production, to allow a continued increase to keep up with demand and feed a rapidly growing global population
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How this paper will be taught
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The aquaculture industry faces many challenges as it continues to grow globally and become a sustainable industry. This introductory paper will review past and present aquaculture ventures and provide students with an overview of the different types of species and an understanding of the environmental, cultural, economic and social contexts of this activity. This will be done through three 1 hour lectures per week supplemented by a weekly one hour tutorial session, six 3 hour laboratories and one 2 day field trip.
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Required Readings
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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access pdfs of lecture notes and powerpoints, lecture recordings, and reading material. Suggested textbbook for the course is Aquaculture, farming aquatic animals and plants. Eds: Lucas, Southgate, Tucker. 3rd edition, 2019 (Wiley-Blackwell), ISBN: 978-1-119-23086-1. This textbook will also be used in second and third year aquaculture papers.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
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Assessments
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How you will be assessed
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The dates indicated for assessment procedures will normally be adhered to. Any changes to the dates will be made in consultation with the class at least one week prior to the original date. Attendance of the laboratory sessions are an essential element of the course and must be completed in order to pass the course. Medical certificates must be presented for any test and/or laboratory missed.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.
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