2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 133 - Introduction to Aquaponics
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduces and examines fundamental principles of aquaponic systems. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles of design, construction and maintenance of an aquaponic growing system.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe the components of an aquaponic growing system.
- Evaluate growing capacity for a given area.
- Outline the pros and cons of natural light versus artificial light in an aquaponic system.
- Describe and evaluate media and floating raft beds in an aquaponic system.
- Evaluate vegetable and microgreen production using aquaponics.
- Explain the principles of nitrification and how they impact fish health.
- Investigate methods of solid waste removal in an aquaponic system.
- Explain the basic concepts of water chemistry.
- Evaluate suitability of different aquatic organisms in an aquaponic system.
- Examine career opportunities in aquaponics.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Function of grow beds, tanks, filters and pumps in an aquaponic system
Size pumps, lines, filters and grow beds for a system
Design a small aquaponic growing system for a greenhouse
Design a small aquaponic growing system using artificial light
Natural light versus artificial light from different sources
How oxygen is supplied to roots in media and floating raft beds
Design differences between ebb and flow systems and continual flow systems
Suitability of different vegetables for aquaponic systems
Suitability of microgreens and herbs for aquaponic systems
How water is filtered for healthy fish growth
Water quality parameters for a healthy fish environment
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
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