2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 132 - Introduction to Aquaculture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduces and examines fundamental principles of fish production. Emphasis is placed on the design, construction and maintenance of a RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System) in an indoor environment.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be expected to:
- Describe the components of a recirculating aquaculture system.
- Evaluate a system’s production capacity.
- Display ability to maintain a recirculating aquaculture system.
- Evaluate the pros and cons of applicable aquatic species.
- Investigate fish and crustacean production methodology.
- Explain what waste management means in a recirculating aquaculture system.
- Investigate methods of disease management in a recirculating aquaculture system.
- Explain proper feed conversion ratios.
- Examine a fish breeding program.
- Determine career opportunities in aquaculture.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Function of tank, filter, pumps, and clarifiers in a recirculating aquaculture system
Structure or room for an aquaculture system
Aquatic species for an aquatic production system
Proper disposal of waste water
Basic concepts of feed value and feed conversion
Design, build and maintain a small recirculating aquaculture system
Importance of oxygen supply and demand in a recirculating aquaculture system
Best practices in diagnosing and controlling viruses and diseases in recirculating aquaculture systems
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
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