Associate degrees in Aquaculture: A program that prepares individuals to select, culture, propagate, harvest, and market domesticated fish, shellfish, and marine plants, both freshwater and saltwater. Includes instruction in the basic principles of aquatic and marine biology; health and nutrition of aquatic and marine life; design and operation of fish farms, breeding facilities, culture beds, and related enterprises; and related issues of safety, applicable regulations, logistics, and supply.
The option is a pre-medicine specialization for students who plan to apply for admission to medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools:
Fall Semester (First Year)
BIOL 101/103L General Biology I & Lab
ENGL 101 Composition I
MATH 109 Algebra*
CHEM 101/103L General Chemistry I & Lab
PSYC 103 General Psychology
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ENGL 102 Composition...
The Aquaculture Technology curriculum prepares individuals for careers in aquaculture and management of aquatic ecosystems. It provides a broad background in science and math as well as specialized course work and practical experience in fish, shellfish, and aquatic plant production and management.
Course work includes biology, chemistry, and math, as well as water quality and limnology, nutrition and feeding, genetics and breeding, facilities construction,...
The college offers a 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Aquarium Science. The 2-year degree is for individuals who do not have a BS degree or higher in a Life Science.
Aquarium Science students enroll in a required 12 credit hour internship at a facility of their choice which includes both classroom learning as well as a hands-on, real work environment approach to develop aquatic animal husbandry skills. These courses are designed to qualify...
The Aquaculture Program, formally the Fisheries Program, was established primarily to train persons to fill the manpower needs in the commercial fish industry. Students enrolled in this program will be expected to work at the college hatchery and for commercial hatcheries in this area. By working at a variety of facilities, students will build a broad background of experience for future employment.
Curriculum Description The Zoo & Aquarium Science curriculum provides individuals with the skills, knowledge and experiences necessary to provide the day to day animal care and husbandry of captive animal collections.
Coursework emphasizes the scientific concepts related to the health care, behavior and husbandry of reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals commonly found in zoological parks and nature science centers. Lab and co-operative work experiences...
Aquaculture is the practice of cultivating aquatic organisms (plants and animals) in a freshwater or saltwater (marine) environment. The resulting products can be used for food to feed the growing human population, wildstock enhancement (i.e. replacing wild economically or environmentally valuable plants and animals), ornamental fish trade, or research and education.
The aquaculture industry is rapidly expanding and its contribution to global food...
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