Engineering and Aquaculture in Indigenous Knowledge Practice

This course explores the sophisticated understandings and techniques developed by Indigenous Australians over tens of thousands of years in engineering, physics, and aquaculture. The learning outcomes include gaining insights into ancient aquaculture structures, their significance for Indigenous law and culture, and resource management practices. The course teaches about modern-day engineering, circular economy, biodiversity, and resilience through multiple perspectives. The teaching method involves a panel discussion with speakers who have ancestral ties to important ancient aquaculture sites. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in Indigenous knowledge, engineering, aquaculture, and sustainability.