MRSC A020N: Aquarium and Aquaculture Experience
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Curriculum Committee Approval Date | 03/12/2025 |
| Top Code | 192000 - Ocean Technology |
| Units | 0 Total Units |
| Hours | 27-108 Total Hours (Lab Hours 27-108) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Noncredit (N) |
| Material Fee | No |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | Yes; Repeat Limit 99 |
| Open Entry/Open Exit | Yes |
| Grading Policy | P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D) |
Course Description
Continued skill development through experiential work in a small public aquarium, aquaponics greenhouses and/or aquaculture facility, under the supervision of the instructor, staff, and/or designated student managers. Not Transferable.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Students will demonstrate job skill growth such as proper feeding and system maintenance through hours working in the aquarium, aquaponic greenhouses, and/or aquaculture facility.
Course Objectives
- 1. Hands-on experience working in aquarium or aquaculture industry.
Lecture Content
Included topics: Best practices and procedures working with life support, water quality, and animal husbandry related to aquarium, aquaponics systems, and recirculating aquaculture systems.
Lab Content
Included topics: Best practices and procedures working with life support, water quality, and animal husbandry related to aquarium, aquaponics systems, and recirculating aquaculture systems.
Method(s) of Instruction
- Work Experience (20)
- Regular NC Lab (NC4)
Instructional Techniques
Students will gain instruction through occasional meetings with instructor, manuals, and training videos developed through the OCC Marine Science Department.
Reading Assignments
NA
Writing Assignments
NA
Out-of-class Assignments
NA
Demonstration of Critical Thinking
Recognition and addressing of potential problems that arise in OCC's aquatic systems.
Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration
Actively document water quality test, husbandry care, and life support maintenance.
Eligible Disciplines
Biological sciences: Master's degree in any biological science OR bachelor's degree in any biological science AND master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science OR the equivalent. Master's degree required.