Title: Aquaculture Infusion Units (AIU)

Introducing the Aquaculture Industry
  Investigate the history and development of the aquaculture industry.
  Describe the importance of developing a sustainable aquaculture industry in terms of economics and its effect on the environment.
  Explain state, federal, and international agencies’ laws and regulations as they apply to aquaculture.
  Explain the importance of managing water quality.
  Identify hazards associated with the aquaculture industry.
  Explore careers in the aquaculture industry.
Identifying Aquaculture Crops
  Identify the characteristics of aquatic animal species (vertebrates and invertebrates).
  Identify the characteristics of aquatic plant species.
  Diagram the anatomical parts of finfish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
Comparing Types of Aquaculture Operations
  Explain the types of aquaculture operations.
  Identify the types of aquatic structures and equipment used in aquaculture operations.
  Explain pond culture.
  Explain cage culture.
  Explain flow-through systems (raceways).
  Explain recirculating systems.
  Define aquaponics.
  Select an aquaculture system for a given crop.
Maintaining the Aquaculture Operation
  Describe aquaculture equipment.
  Record operation data.
  Describe technologies used in aquaculture operations.
  Measure water quality in an aquaculture operation.
Feeding Aquatic Species
  Feed various species in an aquaculture system.
Maintaining a Healthy Stock in an Aquaculture System
  Identify common health problems of fish.
  Identify methods for prevention and treatment of fish health problems.
Harvesting Fin Fish, Crustaceans, and Mollusks
  Harvest crop.
  Create a post-harvest plan.
Marketing Aquaculture Products
  Develop a marketing plan.
  Prepare aquaculture products for market.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  AIU Standards Correlations.pdf
  AIU Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf