Catalog 2017-2018

Aquaculture Technology Certificate - 60170

60170 - 26 credits

Students may enhance their career success by first attaining a certificate in Aqualture Technology. This certificate prepares the student for an entry level position in the aquaculture industry. This may include performing aquaculture tasks in a variety of areas such as Systems Management and Operations, Health Management, or Nutrition and Feed Management in various aquatic production systems. Student then have the option to complete the required courses to earn the two-year A.S. Degree.

Gainful Employment

Degree Requirements

Select 26 credits from the following:

FAS 1010Introduction to Aquaculture

3 credits

FAS 1400Introduction to Hydroponics

3 credits

FAS 1402Introduction to Aquaponics

3 credits

FAS 2020Principles of Fish Aquaculture

4 credits

FAS 2150Principles of Crustacean Aquaculture

4 credits

FAS 2151Principles of Molluscan Aquaculture

4 credits

FAS 2252Aquatic Animal Health Management

4 credits

FAS 2412Water Quality, Systems and Operations

4 credits

FAS 2930Special Topics in Aquaculture

1 - 4 credits

FAS 2940Aquaculture Internship

1-3 credits

SBM 1000Entrepreneurship

3 credits

Or

GEB 1011Introduction to Business

3 credits