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Aquatic Biology

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

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Aquatic Biology explores the aquaculture industry as it relates to biology. Emphasis is placed on scientific concepts involving the use of microscopes and the conversion of unit measurements. Topics include history, aquatic species, water management, health and sanitation, biotechnology, and aquaculture issues.

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

Aquatic Biology explores the aquaculture industry as it relates to biology. Emphasis is placed on scientific concepts involving the use of microscopes and the conversion of unit measurements. Topics include history, aquatic species, water management, health and sanitation, biotechnology, and aquaculture issues.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Research and share information on significant achievements
  • Identify and classify aquatic species using scientific nomenclature
  • Identify exotic, invasive, and indigenous aquatic species and illustrate their distribution throughout North America
  • Distinguish among types of aquatic animal production in the United States, including facilities
  • Identify characteristics of ectothermic animals
  • Investigate and explain concepts of diffusion and osmosis as related to aquatic organisms
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists19-1023.00
  • Biologists19-1029.04
  • Biological Technicians19-4021.00
  • Agricultural Technicians19-4012.00
  • 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)

  • Field survey protocols (transects, point counts, camera traps) — execute under a senior biologist's direction on a state wildlife unit.
  • Specimens and biological samples — collect, label, and preserve per protocol on a multi-day field campaign.
  • GPS units and rangefinders — operate accurately while marking observations in remote terrain.
  • Data entry into project databases — complete daily under a project lead's review.
  • Personal protective equipment for wildlife handling — apply consistently in routine capture-and-release work.
  • Common species identification by sight and call — demonstrate within the project's focal taxa.
  • Field-safety procedures (bears, snakes, weather) — follow without prompting on backcountry assignments.
  • Stream and habitat metrics — measure to protocol with a field-equipment checklist.
  • Photographic vouchers — capture and catalogue with metadata on each transect.
  • Daily field notes and incident logs — maintain legibly for a supervisor's review.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
26%
Placement Rate
51%