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There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry and set to be transformed over coming decades as it becomes a potential alternative to meet global protein requirements. The development of aquaculture has made a great contribution to the supply of fish for human consumption in highly populated countries such as India and China and globally, about half of the fish available for human consumption are the products of aquaculture and most originates from Asia. Aquaculture however also can cause environmental impacts that need to be carefully managed for sustainable coastal development. The first part of this unit covers geographical trends in aquaculture, considering the environments used, the varied types of aquaculture being employed and the science of different aquaculture systems. The second part of the unit looks at environmental impacts (eg from waste inputs) and approaches to reduce impacts. The final part of the unit then explores socio-economic drivers of the aquaculture industry and case studies of different communities using aquaculture to support the regional economy.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 1 Online Online timetabled - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) critically evaluate the relationship between inputs and outputs in food systems and the associated opportunities and challenges facing global food production.; (2) define the priorities and challenges of operationalising the blue economy and the potential importance of new industries in Australia; (3) describe the principles and practices of aquaculture, summarising the different technologies used across the industry; (4) analyse the economic and environmental factors of food systems and how these activities are implemented and regulated across regions; and (5) apply a systems thinking approach to food systems and blue economy development, where knowledge from different disciplines is integrated to identify solutions to current issues.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) workshop assignments; (2) environmental impact assessment report; and (3) case study report & presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Katarina Helena Doughty
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
- Advisable prior study
- SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment
- Contact hours
- Lectures: 20 x 1hr (Online and Face to Face)
Workshops: 3 x 3hr (Face to Face)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.