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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AVS 511 - Advanced Aquaculture


This course will build upon the foundations of the Introduction to Aquaculture course (AVS/SMS 211). Students will be exposed to more advanced concepts including aquaculture engineering and system design;broodstock management.live feeds and algae production;economics and marketing’ as well as biosecurity. Application of principles and concepts presented in this class will be emphasized. At the conclusion of this course students should have a firm grasp of critical concepts in aquaculture and be better prepared for careers in private, state, and federal organizations as well as academia.

Prerequisites & Notes
AVS 211 or SMS 211, graduate standing or permission. A good understanding of biology, chemistry, marine science and fish biology is recommended but not required.

Credits: 3