Certificate in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
The Certificate in Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences is an undergraduate, career-focused educational opportunity that helps learners from all backgrounds develop skills needed for careers in aquaculture and related fields. Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic organisms under controlled or semi-controlled conditions. Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing activity in the world and now produces over 50% of the world’s seafood. In Kentucky and the southern U.S., aquaculture production focuses on raising freshwater species commercially.
COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE:
Choose 12 hours from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AQU 407 | Fish Genetics | 3 |
| AQU 409 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| AQU 411 | Fish Diseases | 3 |
| AQU 413 | Aquatic Ecology | 4 |
| AQU 421 | Fish Nutrition | 3 |
| AQU 422 | Princ of Aquaculture | 3 |
| AQU 427 | Fish Reprod/Spawning Tech | 3 |
Students must receive a “C” in these courses.