AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY

About this Course

Course Description

This course introduces the students to all aspects of aquaculture including occupational health and safety issues, building materials, tanks and pipe construction, fibreglassing, glass aquaria, water quality testing, filters, small engines and pumps. Theoretical of site selection, farm economics and production management are also introduced.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Define and describe the features of aquaculture technology and conceptual framework of aquaculture production systems. ( C2 )
2 ) Discuss the principles of occupational health and safety regulations in the aquaculture production system. ( A2 )
3 ) Identify and explains suitability of site and land for the implementation of aquaculture production systems. ( P3 )

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1 Overview Of Aquaculture Industry
1.2 Aquaculture Development in Malaysia: Brief History
1.3 Aquaculture Issues
1.4 Variety of Technologies in Aquaculture
1.5 New Development

2.1 Factors To Be Considered in Site Selection
2.1.1 Ecological Factors
2.1.2 Biological Factors
2.1.3 Social and Economic Factors
2.1.4 Other Important Consideration
2.2 Land Preparation
2.2.1 Preparation of the Site
2.2.2 Liming
2.2.3 Fertilization

3.1 Construction of a Typical Aquaculture/Fish Farm
3.1.1 Walls
3.1.2 Water Inlet
3.1.3 Drainage System
3.1.4 Spillways
3.1.5 Sluice
3.1.6 Monk
3.1.7 Sealing the Pond Bottom
3.2 Tank Design
3.3 Pipe and Pipe Parts
3.3.1 Pipes
3.3.2 Valves
3.3.3 Pipe Parts: Fittings
3.3.4 Pipe Connections: Jointing
3.3.5 Mooring of Pipes
3.3.6 Ditches for Pipes

4.1 Classification of Aquaculture
4.2 Aquaculture Production System
4.2.1 Extensive System
4.2.2 Semi-Intensive System
4.2.3 Intensive System
4.3 Types of Culture System
4.3.1 Pond Culture System
4.3.2 Cage Culture
4.3.3 Pen Culture
4.3.4 Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS)
4.3.5 Raceway Culture System
4.3.6 Aquaculture in Tanks
4.3.7 Longlines
4.3.8 Flow-Through System

5.1 Pond Design and Construction
5.2 Hatchery Design and Construction

6.1 Definition of Occupational Safety and Health
6.2 Why is Occupational Safety and Health Important
6.3 Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 1994
6.4 Aquaculture Safety Planning
6.5 Identifying Occupational Hazard in Aquaculture

Our Instructor

ARIF AZIZI BIN CHE HARUN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Mukah 2

MOHD SHAFIK BIN MOHD SAMSI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Mukah 2

DR. SHARIFAH RAINA BINTI MANAF

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Mukah 2

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Students will learn essential technologies used in aquaculture

A2 : Major topics will be covered are Site Selection and Land Preparation, Construction of Building Materials, Tanks and Pipe, and Production System

A3 : The teaching period duration of this course is 17 weeks or 1 semester