BIOL 226 - Advanced Aquaculture

4 credits

Prerequisites
College level math and at least one college level science course.

An introduction to trout and salmon rearing which includes a basic understanding of private and public hatchery operations, reproductive biology and embryology, artificial spawning techniques, egg handling, incubation system design, loading capacity, feeding methods and fish diseases.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to fulfill the following Science Program Outcomes:

Understand the nature of science, including the role of observation in the development of scientific theories and laws
Display knowledge of basic fisheries science concepts
Use the languages of science to interpret and communicate scientific information
Think critically and communicate understanding of fisheries science concepts
Use scientific knowledge to analyze and evaluate data and solve problems; and obtain and analyze experimental data
Applying understanding of fisheries to guided practice

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