AQUA 201 Fisheries Management 2

This course is a continuation of AQUA 101. It is a more in-depth study of other commonly cultured fish species. Students will study Aquaculture marketing and business practices. Leadership, communication, and human relations skills will be included.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

AQUA 201Fisheries Management 2

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

Aquaculture

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

60

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a continuation of AQUA 101. It is a more in-depth study of other commonly cultured fish species. Students will study Aquaculture marketing and business practices. Leadership, communication, and human relations skills will be included.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Compare the dietary needs of other Aquatic species to that of trout.
• Discuss conditions that would make culturing different species ideal.
• Discuss ornamental fish production in the United States.
• Describe how to set up a beginner’s Aquarium.
• Explain the role of light, nutrients and plants in an Aquarium.
• Define marketing and describe a marketing plan.
• Compare the consumption and trends in consumption for fish and shellfish in the United States.
• Define an entrepreneur.
• Formulate a resume.    

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Management practices for Alligators, Frogs and Plants Management practices for Crustaceans and Mollusks Raising Ornamental Fish Aquariums Marketing Aquaculture Aquaculture Business Career opportunities in Aquaculture

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Build a Hatchery Final project

Required Text

Aquaculture Science Trout and Salmon Culture

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Build a Hatchery Final project