This unique course introduces students to a holistic view of 
aquatic animal culture ranging from culture for human 
consumption, recreational fishing and restoration of non-game 
and imperiled fish, mollusks, and corals.  Students will 
understand basic life support requirements of aquatic animals 
and essential components of culture systems including pumps, 
biological and chemical filtration and disinfection.  Students 
will also understand the role of conservation genetics in 
propagation programs for re-establishment or supplementation of 
imperiled species populations.  Throughout this course students 
will demonstrate their understanding through critical 
examination of the facts and principles of the various aspects 
of aquatic animal culture and health, relate their insights to 
contemporary issues involving culture and reintroduction, and 
practice their critical thinking, problem-solving and writing 
skills both in the classroom and the laboratory.  Integrated 
labs will provide valuable practical experience with culture of 
aquatic organisms.  Students will obtain hands-on experience 
with different types of culture systems and culture techniques 
for fish and invertebrates, measuring and monitoring water 
quality, and exposure to several types of aquaculture 
facilities through field trips to private, state and federal 
culture facilities.

History of aquaculture
Types of aquaculture
Site selection
Water physiochemistry
Filtration, treatment, aeration
Disinfection
Recirculating systems
Flow-through systems
Pond culture
Raceways
Cages and net-pens
Hatcheries
Aquatic animal health
Nutrition, disease, stress
Conservation genetics
Recovery and monitoring plans