Course Packet 1

Pre-assessment Score: 6

I. Identification. With the best of your knowledge, answer the following questions. The answers
are provided on the answer key.
1. Fishery operations involving all forms of raising and culturing fish and other fishery species
in fresh, brackish, and marine areas. Aquaculture
2. The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of
engines, machines, and structures. Engineering
3. It is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that aims to solve technical problems associated
with farming aquatic vertebrates, invertebrates, and in selecting site for aquaculture.
Aquaculture Engineering
4. The most important factor to consider when selecting site for aquaculture. Environment
condition
5. Desirable soil clay content for aquaculture.
6. This refers to the capability of the soil to carry, heavy load.
7. These are those formed form marine sediments containing sulfide compounds and are often
found along coastal plains.
8. Refers to the “lay of the land” or the changes in the surface elevations of the ground whether
flat, rolling or sloping, undulating, and hilly. Topography
9. Ideal soil pH for aquaculture. 6.5-9
 Course Packet 1
Post-assessment

I. Identification. With the best of your knowledge, answer the following questions. The answers
are provided on the answer key.
1. Fishery operations involving all forms of raising and culturing fish and other fishery species
in fresh, brackish, and marine areas. Aquaculture
2. The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of
engines, machines, and structures. Engineering
3. It is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that aims to solve technical problems associated
with farming aquatic vertebrates, invertebrates, and in selecting site for aquaculture.
Aquaculture Engineering
4. The most important factor to consider when selecting site for aquaculture. Water supply
5. Desirable soil clay content for aquaculture. 20%-30%
6. This refers to the capability of the soil to carry, heavy load. Land bearing capacity
7. These are those formed form marine sediments containing sulfide compounds and are often
found along coastal plains. Cat’s clay soil
8. Refers to the “lay of the land” or the changes in the surface elevations of the ground whether
flat, rolling or sloping, undulating, and hilly. Topography
9. Ideal soil pH for aquaculture. 6.5-9
 Activity Sheet 1
1. In the table below, list down the specific technical components of a typical tilapia farm
system (hatchery and grow-out). Example: In a tilapia farm, feeder can be classified as
additional equipment.

Technical components of a farm system

Production units Water transfer and Additional equipment
treatment
Fish pond Pump Feeder
Tank Irrigation Weighing scale
Canal Net

2. Using the Soil Texture Triangle (Fig 4), identify the type of the following soil samples.

Soil Sample % clay % silt % sand Soil type

A 10 20 70 Sandy loam
B 20 40 40 Loam
C 15 60 25 Silt loam
D 5 0 95 Sand
E 30 60 10 Silty clay loam
F 95 0 5 Clay
G 8 90 2 Silt
H 45 10 45 Sandy clay
I 50 40 10 Silty clay
J 29 40 31 Clay loam

a. Which soil samples are ideal for aquaculture?

b. Describe the texture/behavior of the identified ideal soil samples during the ribbon test.
 Assessment

Answer and discuss the following questions. Be lean and mean.

1. For coastal fish farm, what is the ideal elevation? Discuss the advantages and
disadvantages of constructing a coastal fish farm outside the ideal range of elevation in
terms of construction cost and water management.
2. After considering all the factors in selecting site, you found out that there are no
suitable sites in your area. What will you do? Explain your answer.
3. With the data and assumed weighing factors given below, complete the numerical
evaluation and determine the best site. Each site is graded on a scale of 1-5 (5 is best) for
11 considerations. The importance of each consideration is adjusted by the use of
multiplier (1-10). The overall score for each factor is equal to the multiplier times the 1-5
grade. The presented weighing factors are subjective.

Criteria Multiplier Location

A B C D
Accessibility 5 4 3 3 5
Socio-economic impact 10 2 3 3 5
Water supply system 5 3 4 4 5
Available area 6 5 5 5 5
Water quality 10 4 4 5 3
Soil quality 10 5 4 5 2
Kind of vegetation 5 4 4 4 2
Vegetation density 5 3 4 4 5
Elevation 9 3 2 3 5
Mechanization 7 3 3 2 2
Protection 8 4 5 2 4
Total
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