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Textbook(s): None
Course Requirements: Grading is based on student’s ability to demonstrate practices relating
to the course objectives. The final grade is based on the following criteria:
A = 89.5% to 100% of the total points
B = 79.5% o < 89.5% of the total points
C = 68.5% to <79.5% of the total points
D = 59.6% to <69.5% of the total points
F = < 59.5% of the total points
Tentative Course Outline: The practicum demonstrates the below activities and skills.
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Plant Health and Care
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Plant Nutrition- Sampling, review of test results, analysis and recommending nutrient
rates
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Plant Propagation – Seeding, transplanting, grafting
Photosynthesis and Plant Lighting – Adjusting light based on season
Fish Health – Monitoring, caring for sick fish and prevention of health issues
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Food Safety – Demonstrating proper handling of plants, fish and harvesting techniques.
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Field Tours
General Education Goals/Objectives: Students should follow the Aquaponics Program
curriculum.
Relationship to Campus Theme: This course is part of our Aquaponics Production and
Management program and it addresses the campus theme of Nature, Technology and Beyond
by learning about our natural resources and how best to utilize each resource. The latest
technology is discussed and demonstrated.
Classroom Policies:
1.
Cell phones, iPods and related technologies use are prohibited in the classroom
unless otherwise instructed. It is recommended that you do not bring your
internet/cellular device into the classroom if it interrupts you or your fellow student
in the course that you have purchased, as you will not receive the value you should
expect in order to excel in the area of study.
2.
Food and beverages are permitted in accordance with IVN classroom policy.
3.
Be respectful of other students, instructor and guests.
Student Email Policy:
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of
communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one
recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting
upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.