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2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIO 203 - Introduction to Aquaculture

3 Credit(s) DII
Students explore the biological, sociological and economical constraints to the culture of finfish and shellfish. Procedures used to culture finfish and shellfish commercially in the United States are emphasized, although globally important species and procedures are covered. Where appropriate, locally important species are used to illustrate important concepts and effective techniques. Instruction is through lectures, discussions, and occasional required weekend field trips. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIO101-102 or BIO103, or BIO 105  or BIO107H-108H, or BIO 115H -BIO 116H , or BIO 121 -BIO 122 , BIO 121 -BIO 123 , or BIO 122 -BIO 124 , or BIO 131 -BIO 132 , or permission of Department Chairperson.