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Aquaculture Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Aquaculture Science introduces students to practical applications of both physical and biological concepts and skills through experiential learning opportunities. While aquaculture is the cornerstone of this course, the program places heavy emphasis on integration of knowledge to solve problems and broaden depth of understanding about water chemistry and management, aquaculture systems, aquatic biology, and health and sanitation.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

this course, the program places heavy emphasis on integration of knowledge to solve problems and broaden depth of understanding about water chemistry and management, aquaculture systems, aquatic biology, and health and sanitation.

Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Acquire and communicate information regarding the history of aquaculture
  • Construct an explanation of the role of aquaculture within the field of agriculture
  • Collect and analyze data to summarize the economic significance of aquaculture at the local, state, and national levels
  • Obtain and communicate information from published materials regarding technological advancements in aquaculture
  • Compare and contrast the distribution of freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater ecosystems
  • Gather and synthesize information to explain how biological, geological
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals45-2093.00
  • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists19-1023.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
  • Biologists19-1029.04
  • Fishing and Hunting Workers45-3031.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Daily feeding and watering routines — perform reliably under a herdsperson's direction on a commercial farm.
  • Animal handling basics (sorting, restraint, low-stress handling) — apply consistently on assigned species.
  • Personal protective equipment and biosecurity (boot baths, dedicated clothing) — follow without prompting.
  • Routine pen and barn cleaning — perform on schedule with documented results.
  • Standard equipment (milking units, automated feeders, scales) — operate safely with training.
  • Animal-observation rounds (lameness, off-feed, distress) — conduct and report to the herd manager.
  • Treatment-record entries — log accurately under a supervisor's verification.
  • Routine vaccinations and injections — administer per the veterinarian's protocol with supervision.
  • Hot- and cold-weather animal-care procedures — apply consistently on the farm.
  • Daily-task logs and shift hand-offs — maintain to the operation's standards.

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