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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
HORT 141 Production Aquaponics
Number of credits: 3
Course Description: Course provides an overview of aquaponics and its history, five different
plant growth subsystems, fish and plant species, nutrient dynamics, water chemistry, disease
and pest controls, and environment control methods.
Pre-/Co-requisites: None
Course Objectives:
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Explain the key factors of water quality for sustaining a favorable aquatic
environment.
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Display proficiency for daily operations pertaining to the fish and plant nutrient
program.
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Demonstrate awareness of recent trends and techniques used in aquaponics to
make operations more productive and efficient.
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Maintain a pest and disease management program using documented
procedures.
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Demonstrate a basic understanding of aquaponics production and application of
environmental controls.
Instructor: Keith Knudson
Office: 519 Main Street, Suite 5; Bottineau, ND 58318; Bottineau Tech Center
Office Hours: 9 AM to 9:50 AM – MWF or by appointment
Phone: 701-228-2160
Email:
keith.knudson@dakotacollege.eduLecture/Lab Schedule: MWF 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Textbook(s): Aquaponics Food Production ISBN 978-0-9779696-1-6, 218 pages, 37 color photos
and diagrams, 14 grayscale photos and diagrams, soft cover, released July, 2008
SKU Number: AFPB