Aquaculture

Whether one is culturing organisms for ornamental or consumption, the health of the organism is of utmost importance. It is a major factor in succeeding. In this class, students will learn the fundamental and current issues pertaining to host/ pathogen interactions as it relates to aquaculture. Students will gain a basic understanding of common pathogens, the processes of diseases and disease management.

This course will introduce students to the various aquaponic food production systems, and farming in soil-less conditions. It covers the theoretical basis of aquaponics, the nitrification process and the function of bacteria in the system. The laboratory component includes the building of a small scale aquaponic unit.