Summer 2018 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course Prefix/Number/Title: HORT 121 Introduction to Aquaponics Number of credits: 2 Course Description: Course provides an overview of aquaponics and its history, five different plant growth subsystems, fish and plant species, fish and plant health, and environment control methods. It will be a “modular course”. Modular is defined as a course that is shorter than a full semester term and can start and end on any week during a term. Course meets the credit hour requirement. Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Objectives:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of aquaponics.  Identify and explain the difference between the five aquaponics systems.  Explain the key factors of water quality for sustaining a favorable soilless and aquatic environment.  Display proficiency in basic daily operations pertaining to the fish and plant health.  Demonstrate awareness of recent trends and techniques used in aquaponics to make operations more productive and efficient. Instructor: Keith Knudson Office: 105 Simrall Blvd.; Bottineau, North Dakota 58318 Office Hours: TBD Phone: 701-228-5489 Email: keith.knudson@dakotacollege.edu Textbook(s): Textbook is not required. But recommended resource is 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 Course Requirements: This is a pass/fail course.