Outline
Outline
In this course, you will build on your knowledge of aquaculture (fish farming) and develop your skills using new advances in the area of sustainable aquaculture.
You will cover many areas, including principles and practices in sustainable aquaculture, aquatic environmental management, aquaculture nutrition, food security, aquaculture technology, value-addition of aquatic products and climate change.
You will be prepared for leadership roles within the resource management sector and have the practical skills and knowledge you need to manage the operations of aquaculture, marine and freshwater farms, and hatcheries.
A sustainable aquaculture research project is a significant component of this course. Intensive study periods may also be available over the summer or vacation periods.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
How to apply
This major sits within the Master of Science (Science) degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Science (Science). In step 3 of the application process, you will be asked to confirm the major you wish to study.
Applying as a postgraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.
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How this course will make you industry ready
This course provides you with high-level skills and knowledge that will be valuable when undertaking high-calibre research and development, and adopting innovations and new technologies.
What jobs can the Sustainable Aquaculture course lead to?
Upon graduation, you will have a strategic advantage in advancing your career in government agencies responsible for fisheries or natural resource management, environmental management, or in private companies whose operations use freshwater and marine resources in a sustainable manner.
What you'll learn
- apply knowledge of basic biology of aquaculture species and conduct research to manage environmentally sustainable production
- apply critical thinking skills based on sound research to analyse the issues of social and environmental sustainability faced by the aquaculture industry so that informed decisions are taken
- locate, extract and interpret relevant evidence and scientific literature on health management of aquatic species; evaluate and synthesise evidence to inform decision making relevant to the sustainable management of aquaculture industries
- demonstrate high quality written, oral and interpersonal communication skills in academic, professional and aquaculture contexts
- select and use appropriate biotechnological innovations in the fields of environment, nutrition and health management to improve sustainable aquaculture productivity; use a range of information technologies to collect, analyse and disseminate scientific data and information
- use lifelong learning skills to maintain currency to practice and sustain intellectual curiosity through research and scholarly activity; take responsibility for their personal educational development
- recognise the global contribution in terms of biotechnology, management and scientific innovations in the field of aquaculture; consider environmental issues from a global perspective, appreciating that Australia is part of a global environment, and that there is an international need for sustainability and social justice
- demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in the practice of the biological sciences and aquaculture; work in a socially responsible manner to achieve the goals of poverty alleviation and social justice through sustainable production; value indigenous, environmental and other community perspectives
- demonstrate initiative, leadership and ethical practice when working independently and collaboratively in a challenging environment; respect the responsibilities of scientists in society, both nationally and internationally
