BEE 4350

Principles of Aquaculture

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

An in-depth treatment of the principles of aquacultural engineering: mass balances, waste treatment design, gas conditioning, production economics and system design. Some coverage of fish processing, nutrition and fish health in context of global and local demand is presented, all in the context of engineering analysis and design. This course is intended to build upon previous coursework.  Course includes "hand on" fish cutting lab and weekly audio-tutorial lectures.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: at least junior standing.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one semester of physics and chemistry.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)
Satisfies Requirement Satisfies BE and EnvE capstone design requirement.

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.

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