Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Revised January 4, 2019 Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HORT 222 Aquaponics Management II Number of credits: 3 Course Description: Course gives students the necessary business and financial tools to start, maintain, and expand an aquaponics business. The course will include instructions on writing a business plan, business setting, recordkeeping and accounting, business analysis, budgets, and financial needs planning. Pre-/Co-requisites: HORT 221 Aquaponics Management I Course Objectives:  Create a business plan that includes clear and concise description of the following elements. o Executive Summary o Company Description o Product and Services o Actual Market Analysis o Strategy and Implementation o Management and Organization o Financial Plan and Projections  Describe business goals and understand the need to make goals, reviews, and adjustments.  Participate in the aquaponics recordkeeping system established for this program that includes data entry, validation, and accuracy.  Develop a production program based on markets, best practices, efficiencies, profitability, and seasonal options.  Participate in planning of future growth, production needs, schedules, and financial planning  Develop Supervisory Skills Instructor: Keith Knudson Office: Molberg Center, Rm 26; 105 Simrall Blvd., Bottineau, ND 58318; Office Hours: By appointment Phone: 701-228-5489 Email: keith.knudson@dakotacollege.edu