AQUA 203 Fish Nutrition 2

This course is a continuation of AQUA 103. It is an introduction to manufacturing of fish feed and a comprehensive look at feed type selection, feed sizes and initial feeding of fish.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

AQUA 203Fish Nutrition 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

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a continuation of AQUA 103. It is an introduction to manufacturing of fish feed and a comprehensive look at feed type selection, feed sizes and initial feeding of fish.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• List principles of feed nutrition in hatchery systems.
• Describe the manufacturing process of fish feed.
• Discuss different ingredients used in fish feed.
• Recall basic dietary and metabolic requirements and formulations.
• Calculate feed conversion rates and growth rates.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Manufacturing Factors affecting Nutritional Requirements Nutritional Requirements Feeding

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Text

Aquaculture Science Trout and Salmon Culture