Academic Catalogs

MRSC A145: Introduction to Aquaculture

Course Outline of Record
Item Value
Top Code 040100 - Biology, General
Units 3 Total Units 
Hours 54 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours 0
Course Credit Status Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee No
Basic Skills Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable No
Grading Policy Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

This course introduces students to the science of freshwater and marine aquaculture. Curriculum will include information on designing, building, and maintaining recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for a diverse array of aquatic organisms. Course content will emphasize the husbandry of commonly aquaculture species, issues associated with health and disease, biosecurity, reproduction, and introduction to policy and business environment of contemporary aquaculture. ADVISORY: MRSC A120. Transfer Credit: CSU.


Method(s) of Instruction

  • Lecture (02)