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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 132 - Introduction to Aquaculture
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 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 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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