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.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
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
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Grading Method
Letter grade
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