BIO 205 Aquaculture Methods

1 Credit(s)

Students learn how to sample and culture fish and to monitor their aquatic environment. Water quality, proper nutrition and prevention and control of parasites/pathogens are examined. Proper use and storage of equipment and supplies are practiced: importance of good record keeping and use of computers in aquaculture are emphasized. One or two weekend field trips may be required. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: One semester of college level chemistry, or permission of Department Chairperson. Co-requisite: BIO 203.