Unit of Study MRNE2008 Fish Ecology and Aquaculture (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Enrolment information

There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for ALL students (online and on-campus) that will be held at the National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour. Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information.

Unit description

Examines the biology and ecology of marine and freshwater fishes, especially those important to fisheries and aquaculture. Introduces topics such as taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, feeding, reproduction, age, and growth. Examines the main components of sustainable aquaculture of fishes, invertebrates, and seaweeds, including water quality, disease control, and environmental impacts. Provides practical experience in rearing of fish, invertebrate, and algae species.

Unit content

1.Taxonomy and anatomy of fishes

2. Physiology and functional ecology of fishes

3. Life cycles and reproductive strategies of fishes

4. Introduction to aquaculture and its contribution to global food systems

5. Aquaculture systems (fishes, invertebrates, and algae)

6. Sustainable aquaculture

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of the diversity and functional biology of fishes

apply knowledge and skills in fish dissection, production, and maintenance

critically address the role that aquaculture plays in global food production and demonstrate enhanced understanding of the different aquaculture systems used around the world

assess some of the competing issues in creating a sustainable aquaculture industry.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hr (Weekly)

Residential 2 days (Once)

Assessment
Report	40%
Practical	30%
Quiz	30%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hr (Weekly)

Residential 2 days (Once)

Assessment
Report	40%
Practical	30%
Quiz	30%

Prescribed learning resources

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Fee information

Domestic

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