BIOL1201 Introduction to Aquaculture

The topic will introduce students to the current status and emerging directions of the local, national and international aquaculture industry in order to provide a sound grounding for subsequent topics. The following subjects will be covered: types of aquaculture in the developing and developed world; common aquaculture species in South Australia, Australia and globally; criteria for selecting species for aquaculture; fundamental principles of aquaculture operations; key scientific and management issues in aquaculture.

This topic aims to provide a basic understanding of:

• Fundamental principles of aquaculture operations in the developing and developed world
• Common aquaculture species
• Key scientific and management factors and issues affecting aquaculture operations

1. Have a basic understanding of the identity, anatomy, lifecycle and common culture systems used for common aquacultured organisms
2. Have a basic knowledge of the most critical key biological, physiochemical, management, regulatory and economic issues relevant to aquaculture ventures