AQUA 101 Fisheries Management 1
Fisheries Management I is an introduction to various species of fish in a variety of pond situations and water qualities, emphasizing trout. It is a comprehensive study and practical involvement in the management of fish under hatchery conditions. Basic theories, methods, and equipment used in rearing and managing fish will be covered. Students will learn the application of fish culture practices: feeding, grading, weighing. Students will also be introduced to other sampling techniques common with fisheries management.
Prerequisite
Instructor Permission Required
Corequisite
AQUA 101L is required to be taken concurrently with AQUA 101
AQUA 101Fisheries Management 1
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor Permission Required
Corequisite Narrative
AQUA 101L is required to be taken concurrently with AQUA 101
III. Catalog Course Description
Fisheries Management I is an introduction to various species of fish in a variety of pond situations and water qualities, emphasizing trout. It is a comprehensive study and practical involvement in the management of fish under hatchery conditions. Basic theories, methods, and equipment used in rearing and managing fish will be covered. Students will learn the application of fish culture practices: feeding, grading, weighing. Students will also be introduced to other sampling techniques common with fisheries management.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast differences between springs, wells, streams, lakes and reservoirs, salt and brackish water and other water supply sources used in aquaculture.
- Illustrate the relationship between temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and nitrogen in an aquaculture system.
- Describe different culture rearing structures such as earthen ponds, raceways, circular tanks, cage and net pens, and recirculating systems.
- Discuss the reproductive process of rainbow trout. List factors that affect reproduction and spawning.
- Explain egg handling. List types of incubators and factors that will affect development.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply management practices, feeding fish, grading, weighing and sampling.
- Solve management chart formulas, discuss fish growth projections, carrying capacities, and feeding rates.
- Demonstrate an ability to maintain fish production records including feed fed, numbers of fish, and size of fish on hand.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies