Courses
Hatchery Management (FISH 5240/FISH 6240) 4 credits - offered yearly during spring semester
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Course description: Aquaculture is the fastest growing food producing sector in the world. As aquaculture continues to expand, the role of science in supporting the sustainability of this sector is critical. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the principles and practices of an aquatic hatchery, the science behind the technology, and how the field pertains to seafood production and stock enhancement. Lectures will focus on a diverse array of aquatic species, while lab emphasis will be placed on species cultured in the warmer waters of North America.
Field trip to American Sportfish Hatchery Management Class 2017
Hatchery Management Class 2018
Hatchery Management Class 2019
Hatchery Management Class 2021
Missed class photo because instruction moved online due to the health climate.
Hatchery Management Class 2020
Hatchery Management Class 2022
Next class starts January 2025
Hatchery Management Class 2023
Special Problems (FISH 7960) - Sperm form and function in aquatic organisms 3 credits - offered on demand
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Course description: Fish sperm are immotile in the testis or sperm duct prior to spawning. Activation of sperm occurs after release from the genital papilla into an aquatic environment. Duration of sperm motility varies among species, though generally is briefer in freshwater than marine species. During this narrow “window of opportunity”, the sperm cells must locate an egg and subsequently penetrate the micropyle (small opening in egg, which sperm enter) to achieve fertilization. Thus, the reproductive potential of fish stocks, either in their natural habitat or in a hatchery, is critically dependent on the performance of sperm in the aquatic environment. As such, students will learn about fundamental concepts in aquatic spermatology and gain hands-on experiences/training in experimental sperm quality assessment. Emphasis will be placed on species cultured in warm water in North America.