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Lecture/Lab Schedule: MWF 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Textbook(s): TBD
Course Requirements: Grading will be based on the following to obtain points. There will be 6
lecture quizzes each worth 40 points; 3 individual student led discussions each worth 80 points;
and a final exam worth 100. Total possible points for the course are 580. 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:
Write a complete Business Plan
Develop a plan to review business plan and yearly operations to assure business success
Record data as necessary and monitor data entry of students in the first and secondary
years to assure accuracy and relevance.
Assist in maintaining financial records of Aspen Aquaponics.
Participate in financial decision meetings
Manage schedules based on consumer demand and seasonal expenses.
Demonstrate customer service activities for retail and wholesale
Research new aquaponics methods and recommend changes to current system
Field trips
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.
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