It also includes general production principles such as budgets, record keeping, financial analysis, computerized models and projections and business plans. The course also addresses the ecological balance of a fish environment, the aquatic food chain, oxygen production, and problems relating to water quality. Production records, stocking rates, feed requirements, and anticipated loss projections are calculated at an on-site aquaculture production facility. This course teaches husbandry of cold water fish species. Proper fish handling techniques to optimize fish quality are emphasized.
Students receive hands-on experience at a fish production operation.
Proper transportation including loading, handling, and stocking is stressed. Approval of department chair. A course of study under the supervision of an Aquaculture Technology instructor. Approval of department chair. This course covers continues the study of the management, spawning, egg incubation and the technical skills involved in these operations.