Aquaculture Minor
The minor in aquaculture is designed for students in the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture who wish to apply the knowledge and skills developed through their major programs to the field of aquaculture, i.e. the science and business of producing aquatic animals and plants useful to humans. The minor consists of a common core plus electives from a recommended group.
Overview of degree requirements:
Minimum number of credits required to earn minor: 18
GPA requirements to earn minor: 2.0
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward minor: A C- or higher is required in any course that counts for the minor.
Core:
- SMS 211 – Introduction to Aquaculture Credits: 3
- SMS 401 – Critical Issues in Aquaculture Credits: 1
- SMS 420 – Fish Aquaculture I Credits: 3
- SMS 449 – Aquaculture Systems Credits: 3
Plus at least 8 credits from the following:
- FSN 440 – Utilization of Aquatic Food Resources Credits: 3
- SMS 309 – Techniques in Shellfish Aquaculture Credits: 2
- SMS 421 – Fish Aquaculture II Credits: 3
- SMS 422 – Biology of Fishes Credits: 3
- SMS 467 – Fish Nutrition and Feeding Credits: 3