BEE 4350

Principles of Aquaculture

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

An in-depth treatment of the principles of aquaculture: mass balances, waste treatment design, gas conditioning, production economics and system design. Some coverage of fish processing, nutrition and fish health in context of global and local demand is presented, all in the context of engineering analysis and design. This course is intended to build upon previous coursework.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one semester of physics and chemistry.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: at least junior standing.

Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.

When Offered Spring.

Comments No-one is allowed to add course after 2nd lecture. Two required field trips require class to return to campus at 7 p.m.  Lectures are web based with required reading from course text, "Recirculating Aquaculture", Timmons and Ebeling (2nd Ed., 2010, Cayuga Aqua Ventures, LLC. Ithaca, NY).  Course is intended for those considering a career in aquaculture or closely related field.

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