University of Hawaiʻi Training Enhanced
Aquaculture Certificate – UH Hilo
17-credit certificate from UH Hilo’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management for careers in breeding and propagating aquatic species.
Description
The Aquaculture Certificate at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is offered by the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM). It prepares baccalaureate, non-degree and Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Sciences students for employment in aquaculture and related careers that require experience in breeding, handling, maintaining and propagating aquatic animals, plants and microorganisms.
Key features
- Required core: AQUA 262 Introduction to Aquaculture and AQUA 425 Water Quality and Aquatic Production
- One of three 11-credit tracks: Invertebrates/Aquatic Plants, Fish Aquaculture, or Aquaculture Systems (including AGEN 400 Aquaculture Engineering and AQUA 254 Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms)
- Laboratory classes with hands-on rearing of organisms and design and operation of life-support systems
- Coverage of biology, ecology, genetics, propagation, identification, handling, restoration and research compliance
Applications
Learning outcomes include hatchery, growout, harvesting, system maintenance and marketing skills, with emphasis on Hawaiʻi and the Pan-Pacific region.
Specifications
| Credits | 17 |
|---|---|
| Required core | 6 credits |
| Track | 11 credits (3 tracks) |
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