AQUA 101 Fisheries Management 1

Fisheries Management 1 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. AQUA 101 is open to non-aquaculture majors. Aquaculture majors must also take AQUA 101 Lab.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Aquaculture majors must also take AQUA 101L

AQUA 101Fisheries Management 1

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

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Aquaculture majors must also take AQUA 101L

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Fisheries Management 1 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. AQUA 101 is open to non-aquaculture majors. Aquaculture majors must also take AQUA 101 Lab.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Classify different species of fish cultured using keys and taxonomic systems.
• Describe different culture rearing structures such as earthen ponds, raceways, circular tanks, cage and net pens, and recirculating systems.
• 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.
• 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)

Hatchery water supply Water for fish culture Facilities for Aquaculture Spawning and egg handling Hatchery management

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Text

Aquaculture Science Trout and Salmon Culture