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| AQUA-10 |
Introduction to World Aquaculture |
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(2 units lecture) |
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| This course is designed to provide students with a practical overview of dynamic world aquaculture to include: history, present status and future, with emphasis placed on the importance of aquaculture in the world food supply. Will include general culture concepts and techniques of various species in various geographic regions. This course will emphasize the strong relationship between Aquaculture and Agriculture and its vital role to the continuance of the human race. |
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| AQUA-15 |
Introduction to Fishery Biology |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture/lab) |
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| A study of the natural history and ecology of major commercial fish and shellfish including identification, anatomy, life history, food habits, age and growth, and pollution in relationship to North Coast California fish and shellfish. Laboratory examination of local fishes will be related to factors listed above. |
| Note: Boots and rain gear are required. Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| AQUA-150 |
Introduction to Northcoast Fisheries |
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(2 units lecture) |
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| This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the history, present situation and future of California North Coast fisheries resources. Topics include ramifications of user groups on the resource, political and social implications, forest harvest impacts, environmental impacts of other land usage, and laws and regulations designed to protect and enhance the fisheries resources. Emphasis is on anadromous salmonids, other coastal-rivers, near-inland and offshore fisheries resources. Representatives of the major user groups will contribute as guest lecturers when appropriate. |
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| AQUA-21 |
Applied Salmonid Propagation |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture/lab) |
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| This course is designed to demonstrate and involve students in experimental spawning, fertilization, incubation and culture techniques of salmonid fishes. Topics will include: selective breeding programs, gamete storage techniques, triploiding and sex specific production. The class is divided into small groups that are given opportunities to initiate and follow through on propagation and genetic experiments on specific populations of salmonid fishes. Accurate research and development laboratory practices to include record keeping and data analysis will be emphasized. |
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| AQUA-25 |
Non-Salmonid Fish Cultures |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture/lab) |
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| Concepts and culture practices as applied to freshwater (other than Salmonids), brackish, marine fish, and shellfish including environmental requirements, life history, reproductive cycle as it relates to natural recruitment vs. hatcheries, grow-out systems, methods of harvesting, processing, and marketing. Laboratory work includes culturing of selected species and visiting local aquaculture sites. |
| Note: Field trips are required. The College does not provide transportation. |
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| AQUA-33 |
Commercial Invertebrates |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture) |
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| A course covering all invertebrate species caught commercially in North America. Areas covered include methods used to harvest species, brief life history of each species, and, if applicable, how they are cultured. |
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| AQUA-41 |
Applied Northcoast Fisheries |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture/lab) |
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| An in-depth study of aquatic ecosystems in relation to anadromous salmonids and other anadromous and resident fishes of northcoast streams and lagoons. To include physical, chemical and biological factors of coastal watershed ecosystems from the headwaters to the estuary. Emphasis will be placed on familiarization with stream survey techniques and related fisheries agency criterion. An introduction to habitat restoration theory and application will also be included. |
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| AQUA-42A |
Fish Habitat Improvement |
| CSU |
(3 units lecture/lab) |
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| This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience in stream surveying, design and implementation of stream enhancement projects and monitoring and evaluation of the same. Stream hydrology, fish biology and stream ecology are covered beyond the basic level. Specific interests and goals of individual students are taught to their appropriate level. |
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