Aquarium Science
AQS100 Intro to Aquarium Science
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the history of animal keeping and present-day aquatic animal husbandry industries. Explores the biological processes occurring in the aquarium environment. Learn proper set-up and maintenance of home aquaria. Class fee $18. Offered as needed.
AQS141 Interpretation & Communication
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the techniques used to present natural resource educational experiences to visitors. Emphasizes developing the skills to conduct informational research and assimilate information into a presentation that takes into account individual learning styles. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS151C Special Projects in Aquarium Science
3 credit hours, 9 Lab hours
Provides the opportunity to work on an approved special project in aquarium science. Includes independent research in an area of interest or in-depth study in a particular aspect of aquarium science. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. F, W, Sp, Su
AQS165 Current Issues in Aquarium Science
2 credit hours, 2 Lecture hours
Industry professionals share their experiences about facility operations and challenges facing their organization. Discussion topics may vary by term. Class fee $12. Offered as needed.
AQS215 Biology of Captive Fish
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the anatomy and physiology of freshwater and marine fishes and the constraints placed upon them in a controlled environment. Increases an understanding of fish behavior through the use of ethograms. Prerequisite: BI103 or consent of instructor. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS220 Biology/Captive Invertebrates
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Reviews the life history and captive care requirements of invertebrates commonly cultured in the aquatic animal industry/profession. Prerequisite: BI103 or consent of instructor. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS226 Biology/Diverse Captve Species
3 credit hours, 4 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the basic husbandry requirements and the most commonly experienced health ailments of different phyla found in public aquarium animal collections. Reviews the natural history and wild population status of selected species. Prerequisite: BI103, enrollment in the Aquarium Science program, or consent of instructor. Class fee $13. W
AQS230 Fish & Invertebrate Nutrition
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the nutritional requirements of fishes and invertebrates throughout their life history. Reviews the composition of fresh frozen feed and processed diets. Discusses industry standards for food handling and HACCP requirements. Prerequisite: AQS215 and AQS220. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS231 Fish & Invertebrate Reproduction
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the reproductive strategies of fishes and invertebrates in a controlled environment and the manipulation of environmental and physiological parameters to initiate reproduction. Prerequisite: AQS215 and AQS220. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS232 Reprodctn-Nutritn/Aquatic Animals
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the reproductive strategies of fishes and invertebrates in a controlled environment and the manipulation of environmental and physiological parameters that initiate reproduction. Explores the nutritional requirement of selected aquatic animals throughout their life history. Discusses industry standards for food handling and HACCP requirements. Prerequisite: AQS215 and AQS220. Class fee $24. F
AQS240 Life Support Sys Design & Operation
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the role of life support systems in maintaining a balanced, stable aquatic environment. Presents how to design, construct, maintain and troubleshoot semi-closed, closed and open systems. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AQS215 and AQS220 or consent of instructor. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS250 Principles of Exhibit Development
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Examines the processes involved in natural resources-related exhibit development. Presents the issues, materials and technologies associated with aquatic exhibit development. Emphasis is placed on integrating diverse goals, assimilating information and coordinating personnel to ensure an effective exhibit team. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in AQS270. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS270 Fish & Invertebrate Health Management
4 credit hours, 5 Lecture/Lab hours
Reviews the common infectious and non-infectious diseases of captive fish and invertebrates. Examines the common techniques of fish and invertebrate health management. Prerequisite: AQS215 and AQS220. Class fee $24. Offered as needed.
AQS275 Aquarium Science Internship
12 credit hours, 400 CWE hours
Exposes students to the daily diligence, responsibilities and rewards of the aquatic animal husbandry profession. Includes daily animal care and facility readiness routines, assisting life support staff and animal health management professionals and evaluation of operational aspects of the facility. Prerequisite: AQS111 and AQS270. Class fee $75. Offered as needed.
Updated October 26, 2007 by Marketing and Student Recruitment.