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Overview

An introduction to scientific, legislative, and market-driven challenges to farming organisms in aquatic systems.

This paper demonstrates how physical, chemical and biological processes interact in aquatic systems and control productivity of marine and freshwater aquaculture systems. An introduction to aquaculture production systems from husbandry through to processing and product development will be provided, along with practical and technical skills necessary for designing and maintaining aquaculture facilities. The paper further aims for participants to develop an understanding of the cultural, legislative, market and food-safety framework in which aquaculture operates through trips to local aquaculture facilities.

About this paper

Paper title Principles of Aquaculture
Subject Aquaculture and Fisheries
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MARI 112 and (STAT 110 or STAT 115) and 18 points from BIOL 112, BIOL 123, CELS 191, ECOL 111, PTWY 132
Restriction
AQFI 351, MARI 440
Schedule C
Science
Contact

gaya.gnanalingam@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Gaya Gnanalingam

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Course outline

View the course outline for AQFI 251

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain an understanding of the key aspects of producing food in aquatic environments and develop scientific skills in experimental design and technical aspects applied in aquaculture.
Assessment details

Kelp report (20%)
Mussel Report (20%)
Rakiura aquaculture briefing document (10%)
Final exam (50%)

Overview

An introduction to scientific, legislative, and market-driven challenges to farming organisms in aquatic systems.

This paper demonstrates how physical, chemical and biological processes interact in aquatic systems and control productivity of marine and freshwater aquaculture systems. An introduction to aquaculture production systems from husbandry through to processing and product development will be provided, along with practical and technical skills necessary for designing and maintaining aquaculture facilities. The paper further aims for participants to develop an understanding of the cultural, legislative, market and food-safety framework in which aquaculture operates through trips to local aquaculture facilities.

About this paper

Paper title Principles of Aquaculture
Subject Aquaculture and Fisheries
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
MARI 112 and (STAT 110 or STAT 115) and 18 points from BIOL 112, BIOL 123, CELS 191, ECOL 111, PTWY 132
Restriction
AQFI 351, MARI 440
Schedule C
Science
Contact

gaya.gnanalingam@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Dr Gaya Gnanalingam

Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
Course outline

View the course outline for AQFI 251.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students will gain an understanding of the key aspects of producing food in aquatic environments and develop scientific skills in experimental design and technical aspects applied in aquaculture.

Assessment details

Kelp report (20%)
Mussel Report (20%)
Rakiura aquaculture briefing document (10%)
Final exam (50%)

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