AQUA 101 Aquaculture I

Aquaculture I is an introduction to various species of fish in a variety of pond situations and water qualities, emphasizing trout. It is a comprehensive study and practical involvement in the management of fish under hatchery conditions. Basic theories, methods, and equipment used in rearing and managing fish will be covered. Students will learn the application of fish culture practices: feeding, grading, weighing. Students will also be introduced to other sampling techniques common with fisheries management

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Prerequisite

Instructor Permission Required

AQUA 101Aquaculture I

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor Permission Required

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Aquaculture I is an introduction to various species of fish in a variety of pond situations and water qualities, emphasizing trout. It is a comprehensive study and practical involvement in the management of fish under hatchery conditions. Basic theories, methods, and equipment used in rearing and managing fish will be covered. Students will learn the application of fish culture practices: feeding, grading, weighing. Students will also be introduced to other sampling techniques common with fisheries management

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Describe the history, scope, and importance of aquaculture in global and local food systems, economies, and cultures
• Identify major aquatic species farmed worldwide and regionally and how their production requirements differ
• Compare common aquaculture systems and identify their advantages and limitations
• Measure and interpret basic water quality parameters and explain their importance in an aquaculture system
• Describe the life cycle stages of rainbow trout in a cultured setting (e.g. spawning, incubation, and grow out)
• Demonstrate an ability to apply management practices, feeding fish, grading, weighing and sampling.
• Record and maintain production data logs (e.g. feed projections, growth rates, and stocking densities)
• Explain the principles of aquatic animal husbandry, including water quality, nutrition, reproduction, health and welfare
• Summarize regulatory, cultural, or tribal perspectives that influence aquaculture practices

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies