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. In addition, students will study aquaculture marketing and business practices. Leadership, communication, and human relations skills as related to aquaculture and fisheries will also be included.
Prerequisite
Instructor permission
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
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Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Prerequisite Narrative
Instructor permission
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. In addition, students will study aquaculture marketing and business practices. Leadership, communication, and human relations skills as related to aquaculture and fisheries will also be included.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Discuss the management practices of non-trout aquatic species and compare and contrast to established trout production and management methods
- 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.
- Formulate a resume.
- Create spreadsheets using simple formulas and formatting commands.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Build a Hatchery Final project