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.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: final exam (50%), internal assessment (50%)
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Resource supported teaching & learning -
L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
KQA110
Coreq
KQA214
STAFF: Assoc Prof N Moltschaniwskyj (Coordinator), Dr C Bolch, Dr C Burke
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Resource supported teaching & learning -
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