AQUA 104 Practicum I
This is an advanced study in fisheries management problems and procedures. Problems/projects will be assigned according to experience, interest, and needs of individual student or on-the-job training.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
AQUA 104Practicum I
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This is an advanced study in fisheries management problems and procedures. Problems/projects will be assigned according to experience, interest, and needs of individual student or on-the-job training.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Design and assemble hatchery management charts for record keeping.
- Experiment with hatchery conditions to obtain optimal growth and feed conversion rate.
- Formulate management projections to obtain desired fish size at optimal time.
- Sample count and inventory groups of fish.
- Design and build necessary equipment for use at the facility (feeders, screens, cages, etc).
- Operate and maintain pumps, sprayers and other mechanical equipment commonly used in the industry.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Production methods
Inventory methods
Carrying Capacities
Fish Handling
Record Keeping
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Exams
Comprehensive Final
Required Text
Aquaculture Science
Trout and Salmon Culture
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Comprehensive Final