Marine Aquaculture

Prerequisites: General Biology required; Ichthyology, Limnology, and Invertebrate Zoology suggested, but not required.

This course will introduce students to techniques in live animal culture with an emphasis on basic principles that can be applied to the culture of any organism for research, display, or commercial profit. Topics discussed will include water chemistry, filtration, production techniques, reproduction, and nutrition. This course is also designed to assist students with problem-solving and communication skills.