Aquaculture Technology (AS)
The Aquaculture Technology degree program prepares individuals for careers in aquaculture and management of aquatic ecosystems by providing the training and experience required for immediate employment in the field or transfer to a bachelor's program in aquaculture or fisheries biology. The program provides a broad background in applied science and math as well as specialized coursework and hands-on experience in finfish and shellfish culture, production, and management. Program graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in private aquaculture facilities, government hatcheries, or in entrepreneurial ventures focused on finfish or shellfish farming.
Courses
- AQUA1 — Intro to Aquaculture
- AQUA2 — Applied Aquaculture
- AQUA3 — Introduction to Fisheries
- BIOL3 — Fundamental Cell Biology
- BIOL4 — General Zoology with Lab
- MAT H15
- MAT H16
- MATH50A — Calculus I: Single Variable Calculus
- MATH25 — College Trigonometry
- MATH30 — College Algebra
- CHEM2 — Introduction to Chemistry
- CHEM3 — Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
- GEOL1 — Physical Geology with Lab
- PHYS2A — General Physics I
- OCEAN10 — Introduction to Oceanography
- OCEAN10L — Laboratory in Oceanography
- AG32 — Agriculture Economics
- AQUA4 — Salmonid Aquaculture
- BUS10 — Introduction to Business
- CE41 — General Work Experience Education