D2L Corporation
2015-05-19T19:17:23-04:00
2015-05-19T19:17:23-04:00
D2L Corporation
Aquaculture
This course is the science of water farming. It includes the production and marketing of aquatic animals and plants. Opportunities are provided for students to participate in FFA and supervised experience activities.
2015-05-18
2006
1:
Unit
Introduction to and History of the Aquaculture Industry
1.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
1.2
Knowledge Statement
List and explain the uses of aquacrops
1.2.1
Application
Identify local producers of aquacrops for various uses
1.3
Knowledge Statement
Identify species of aquacrop produced locally and explain habitat requirements
1.3.1
Application
List general descriptive characteristics of each species, including the required water environment
1.3.2
Application
Observe production systems used with identified species
1.4
Knowledge Statement
Identify production levels of selected aquaculture species
1.4.1
Application
Select an aquaculture species for a particular production situation
1.4.2
Application
Distinguish between tank, pond, and raceway systems of production
1.5
Knowledge Statement
Identify and describe facilities needed for aquaculture production by species
1.5.1
Application
Plan facility needs for a selected aquaculture species
1.5.2
Application
Consider available facilities in choosing aquaculture production systems
1.6
Knowledge Statement
Outline aquaculture systems
1.6.1
Application
Distinguish between closed and open systems
1.6.2
Application
Select the appropriate system for producing a particular species
1.7
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the history of early fish farming
1.7.1
Application
Prepare a short paper on aquaculture and its history in the local area
1.8
Knowledge Statement
Discuss opportunities in FFA for students interested in aquaculture
1.8.1
Application
Research a career in the aquaculture industry to determine education requirements, working conditions, and salaries of those working in aquaculture
1.9
Knowledge Statement
Plan supervised agricultural experiences for students interested in aquaculture
1.9.1
Application
Consider all types of SAE programs
1.9.2
Application
Keep records on aquaculture SAE
2:
Unit
Aquaculture Biology
2.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
2.2
Knowledge Statement
Name and distinguish aquaculture species between the taxonomic kingdoms
2.2.1
Application
Match important aquatic species with kingdom
2.2.2
Application
List the common and scientific names of important aquaculture species
2.3
Knowledge Statement
List and discuss the life processes of aquatic organisms
2.3.1
Application
Discuss life processes as related to a selected aquatic species
2.3.2
Application
Match life process requirements of cultured aquatic species to facility needs for production
2.4
Knowledge Statement
Name and describe body systems of aquatic species
2.4.1
Application
Research one aquatic species to determine its habitat, nutrition requirements, and marketability
2.4.2
Application
Identify body systems that allow an aquatic species to be adapted to its environment
2.5
Knowledge Statement
Name the major parts and discuss the functions of the nervous and sensory systems
2.5.1
Application
Contrast nervous and sensory systems of finfish, crustaceans, and mollusks
2.6
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the circulatory and respiratory systems of aquatic species
2.6.1
Application
Contrast circulatory and respiratory systems of finfish, crustaceans, and mollusks
2.7
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the digestive systems and mouth positions of selected aquatic species
2.7.1
Application
Dissect a fish to identify the parts of a digestive system
2.7.2
Application
Relate digestive system and mouth position to food acquisition
2.8
Knowledge Statement
Describe the reproduction processes of important aquatic species
2.8.1
Application
Observe the operation of a fish hatchery and prepare a report on your findings
2.8.2
Application
Hatch fertile eggs in the school lab hatchery
2.9
Knowledge Statement
List the nutritional requirements of fish
2.9.1
Application
Discuss the functions of nutrients with finfish
2.9.2
Application
Relate nutrition requirements to commercially available fish feed
3:
Unit
Safety with Aquaculture
3.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
3.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work environment in aquaculture
3.2.1
Application
Relate examples of safety hazards in aquaculture
3.2.2
Application
Have students name examples of accidents that have occurred locally in aquaculture
3.3
Knowledge Statement
Identify safety hazards in aquaculture
3.3.1
Application
Survey hazardous situations in local aquaculture facilities and prescribe the appropriate safety measures to be taken and propose ways of eliminating or reducing the risk of these hazards
3.3.2
Application
Develop a list of practices to reduce hazards in aquaculture facilities, particularly including electrical and water hazards
3.4
Knowledge Statement
Describe the importance of personal safety
3.4.1
Application
Identify and properly use appropriate PPE with aquaculture
3.4.2
Application
Calculate the cost of PPE for an individual involved in aquaculture
3.4.3
Application
Work together with others to promote safety in aquaculture, including locating safety devices such as float rings and life jackets
4:
Unit
Water Facilities and Environments
4.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
4.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the importance of water in aquaculture
4.2.1
Application
Compare water from various sources as related to its quality for the culture of aquatic species
4.3
Knowledge Statement
Describe the water (hydrologic) cycle
4.3.1
Application
Explain the processes in the water cycle, including evaporation, precipitation, and percolation
4.4
Knowledge Statement
Describe the quality of water based on salinity
4.4.1
Application
Distinguish between freshwater, saltwater, and brackish water
4.4.2
Application
Match aquaculture species with water based on salinity
4.5
Knowledge Statement
Identify and describe water facilities used in aquaculture
4.5.1
Application
Compare the environmental features of various water facilities
4.5.2
Application
Match aquaculture species with appropriate water facilities
4.6
Knowledge Statement
Discuss types and components of tank systems used in aquaculture
4.6.1
Application
Compare various types of tanks and tank systems
4.6.2
Application
Distinguish between open, recirculation, and closed systems
4.6.3
Application
Label the major parts on a drawing of a recirculation system
4.7
Knowledge Statement
List and explain factors in selecting a water facility
4.7.1
Application
Observe an aquaculture facility and prepare a report on its operation
4.7.2
Application
Prepare a poster that lists factors associated with land availability and past use, available water, labor supply, market availability, and personal preferences
4.8
Knowledge Statement
Describe the sources of water for aquaculture
4.8.1
Application
Identify and assess the potential of water sources in the local area, including wells, ponds, streams, municipal systems, and surface runoff
4.9
Knowledge Statement
Explain how water well production is measured as gallons per minute (GPM)
4.9.1
Application
Calculate time requirements for supplying water needs based on well production
4.10
Knowledge Statement
List water quality factors related to suitability of water for aquaculture
4.10.1
Application
Assess samples of water from various sources to determine quality
4.10.2
Application
Use water test kits and meters in determining water quality
4.11
Knowledge Statement
Describe the impacts that dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and hardness have on water quality
4.11.1
Application
Use a dissolved oxygen meter to determine the DO level of water
4.11.2
Application
Determine if fish and other aquatic species could live and grow in water with the DO reading that was measured
4.11.3
Application
Demonstrate methods of correcting dissolved oxygen deficiency
4.12
Knowledge Statement
Discuss factors that affect dissolved oxygen
4.12.1
Application
Determine the temperature of a water sample
4.12.2
Application
Determine DO levels in water samples of various temperatures
4.12.3
Application
Determine the pH of a water sample with a pH meter
5:
Unit
Water Quality Management
5.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
5.2
Knowledge Statement
List water quality characteristics
5.2.1
Application
Sample water from a pond to determine quality , including DO, ammonia, alkalinity, and salinity
5.2.2
Application
Determine common measures used with aquaculture water, including ppm
5.3
Knowledge Statement
Explain the physical and biological characteristics of water
5.3.1
Application
Assess the physical and biological characteristics of water from selected sources
5.4
Knowledge Statement
List the common signs of oxygen depletion
5.4.1
Application
Observe aquaculture facilities for signs of oxygen depletion
5.4.2
Application
Determine conditions that contribute to current oxygen level in a water sample
5.5
Knowledge Statement
List and explain the causes of oxygen depletion
5.5.1
Application
Observe aquaculture facilities for the presence of conditions that may lead to oxygen depletion
5.6
Knowledge Statement
Explain how oxygen can be added to water with low DO
5.6.1
Application
Experiment with aeration by testing water before and after oxygenation practices
5.7
Knowledge Statement
List methods of getting dissolved oxygen into water
5.7.1
Application
Apply methods of aeration with aquaculture water
5.8
Knowledge Statement
Determine the causes of turbidity
5.8.1
Application
Assess sources of turbidity in aquaculture water
5.8.2
Application
Assess aquaculture water for turbidity
5.8.3
Application
Use a secchi disk to measure turbidity
5.9
Knowledge Statement
Describe the methods used to control turbidity
5.9.1
Application
Apply a method of turbidity control to a water environment
5.10
Knowledge Statement
Calculate water volumes in various facilities
5.10.1
Application
Determine number of gallons in a cubic foot
5.10.2
Application
Determine the number of gallons of water in an acre foot of water
5.10.3
Application
Calculate the volumes of rectangular and round tanks
5.10.4
Application
Calculate the weight of a haul tank when filled with water
5.11
Knowledge Statement
Explain the methods of weed and algae control in aquaculture facilities
5.11.1
Application
Identify weeds and algae in aquaculture facilities
5.11.2
Application
Select appropriate management methods of weeds and algae in aquaculture facilities
5.11.3
Application
Relate the role of personal and environmental safety in aquatic weed control by preparing and giving an oral report
5.12
Knowledge Statement
Determine the ppm of nitrogen and oxygen in water
5.12.1
Application
Use a DO meter
5.12.2
Application
Use a nitrogen test kit
5.13
Knowledge Statement
List the most common nitrogen compounds in water and explain why these compounds cause problems in aquaculture
5.13.1
Application
Indicate management practices that will reduce problems with nitrogen compounds
5.13.2
Application
Relate overfeeding to the presence of nitrogen compounds
6:
Unit
Disease and Pest Management
6.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
6.2
Knowledge Statement
Explain how an aquaculture environment may be a good place for harboring diseases and pests
6.2.1
Application
Interview a fish producer to determine the health management practices that are followed
6.3
Knowledge Statement
Explain and distinguish between direct and indirect losses in aquaculture
6.3.1
Application
Identify common sources of loss in local aquaculture production
6.3.2
Application
Investigate practices that can be implemented to reduce loss to diseases and pests
6.4
Knowledge Statement
List the common signs (symptoms) of disease in aqua crops and explain how these relate to normal body functions
6.4.1
Application
Observe a sample of fish or other species for signs of disease
6.4.2
Application
Observe a sample of diseased fish or other aquacrop to determine the kind of disease or loss
6.5
Knowledge Statement
Discuss good aquacultural practices that aid in disease prevention
6.5.1
Application
Observe sites where poor water quality has affected aquatic life
6.6
Knowledge Statement
Discuss aquatic predators
6.6.1
Application
Identify predators found in local aquaculture facilities
6.6.2
Application
Select appropriate methods of controlling predators in local aquaculture facilities
7:
Unit
Marketing
7.1
Knowledge Statement
Define terms
7.2
Knowledge Statement
Discuss the meaning and importance of marketing in the success of an aquaculture enterprise
7.2.1
Application
Identify local markets for aquaculture products
7.2.2
Application
Relate market outlets to the species produced and volume of production
7.3
Knowledge Statement
Explain aquaculture marketing and the marketing channels that are used
7.3.1
Application
Identify the functions involved in marketing local aquacrops
7.3.2
Application
Use the Internet to assess the content and usefulness of the Regulatory Fish Encyclopedia
7.3.3
Application
Identify the marketing channels used locally
7.4
Knowledge Statement
Describe live aquaculture product forms
7.4.1
Application
Develop a marketing plan for a locally-produced species
7.5
Knowledge Statement
Explain the "dressing" process in the aquaculture industry
7.5.1
Application
Calculate yield percentages of live aquaculture products
7.6
Knowledge Statement
Evaluate the types of processed forms and cuts of fish
7.6.1
Application
Identify common fabricated fish forms
7.7
Knowledge Statement
Develop an advertising campaign for a type of aquaculture product
7.7.1
Application
Interview someone in the aquaculture business to learn more about management practices