Aquaculture (NCMCRS)

KQA350

2010  KQA350  Practicum (GradDip)

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  See note below, in unit description, on student supervision

OFFERINGS

Not Offered

DESCRIPTION

Students must spend at least 2 weeks (10 days) 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.

Although a University staff member may be involved in arranging work experience for a student and may 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.

WEIGHT:  0%

ASSESSMENT: Completion of 2 weeks (10 days) work experience and the associated paperwork -- assessed on a pass/fail basis. Feedback from the manager of the facility in relation to the student's performance will be taken into account.

TEACHING PATTERN: Minimum of 38h weekly for 2 wks (10 days) at an aquaculture facility

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Flexible scheduling - L
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
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STAFF: Dr J Purser (Coordinator); Ms J Daniel

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