AQUA 106L: Small Scale Aquaculture Laboratory (1 credits)

Catalog Description

Companion laboratory to AQUA 106, Small Scale Aquaculture. Practical, hands-on experiences in small scale aquaculture. Laboratory/field trip class. (3 hrs. lab.)

Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent registration in AQUA 106.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify and classify common species of aquaculture organisms.
• Identify anatomical (internal and external) features of aquaculture organisms.
• Operate a small-scale aquaculture system to successful harvest of target species.
• Monitor culture conditions (physical, chemical and biological) in small-scale aquaculture systems.
• Demonstrate techniques for the cultivation of live food cultivation.
• Demonstrate techniques for the reproduction of aquaculture species.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• WCC Associate in Arts: DY
• Academic Subject Certificate in Bio-Resources and Technology

Resources

• Aquaculture

Current Offerings

• Fall, 2009 (62297) - taught by Leonard Young

Past Offerings

• None