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Technical
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An
introduction to the husbandry of aquatic organisms. Course places
emphasis on rearing unit theory and management, stock inventory,
growth projections, and water quality management. Laboratory exercises
feature visits to state and commercial hatcheries, and hands-on
activities at the SUNY-Morrisville Aquaculture Center.
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152 - Fish Reproduction
This
course explores fish reproductive strategies and their management
implications in aquaculture; topics include: modes and requirements
of reproduction, embryology, spawning induction, genetics, hybridization
and genetic engineering. Hands-on components include manual spawning
of salmonids, egg enumeration, and larval fish identification. |
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158 - Fish Nutrition
Introduction
to the nutritional requirements of fish. Emphasis is placed on natural
and artificial feeding of fishes, digestive physiology, nutritional
requirements and deficiencies, and feed formulation. Laboratory
exercises include hands-on study of fish digestive anatomy, and
the calculation of feed rations. |
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250 - Aquatic Ecology
A study
of the physical, chemical and biological interactions affecting
the productivity of freshwater environments throughout central New
York. Origins, parameters, communities and populations of lakes,
lake basins, streams, wetlands, and estuaries. Laboratories include
identification of aquatic plants and invertebrates, habitat assessment,
and the construction of bathymetric charts. Projects on limnological
studies are conducted on local streams and reservoirs. |
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An introduction
to the morphology, biology, ecology, behavior, and taxonomy of fishes.
Strong emphasis is placed on the identification of New York's common
freshwater and estuarine fish species. Other topics include fisheries
management and biology, and the application of seine nets, trapnets,
gill nets, and electroshocking fishing gear. |
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254 - Fish Health Management
A capstone
course dealing with the development and maintenance of hygienic
culture facilities. The course progresses from disease and diagnostic
theory, through pathogenic and parasitic diseases, to chemical and
cultural means of disease prevention and eradication. Laboratory
exercises include necroptic and microbiologic techniques, pathogen
and parasite identification, and chemotherapeutic treatments. |
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156 - Aquaculture Practicum I
Practical
hands-on experience with emphasis on day-to-day aquaculture
facility management. Care of cultured fishes and facility maintenance,
including fish stock inventory and feed ration calculation.
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256 - Aquaculture Practicum II
Advanced
methods in aquaculture, including incubation and early-rearing of
fish stocks, and water quality management. |
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257 - Aquaculture Practicum III
In this
continuation of the Aquaculture Practicum series, the student assumes
the role of a fish hatchery crew supervisor. In supervising the
daily routine of work crews, the student develops mentoring and
leadership skills. Additional competency is developed in grow-out,
harvesting, fish sales, and delivery. |
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258 - Aquaculture Practicum IV
Final
course in the Aquaculture Practicum series. Students will continue
to develop and apply mentoring and leadership skills in the management
of the SUNY-Morrisville Aquaculture Center. AP IV students will
plan and implement work schedules of AP I-III students, conduct
performance evaluations, determine feed orders and supply budgets,
and develop long-range strategic plans for the AQ Center.
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