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Apr 18, 2024
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HORT 272 - Aquaponic Systems and Food Production
4.0 Credits
Introduction to aquaponic systems: the integrated cultivation of food plant hydroponics and aquatic animal aquaculture in a symbiotic environment for urban and small farm agriculture. Students practice techniques at a local farm. Field trips are an integral part of this course. Be prepared to arrive and depart from sites on your own.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe specific aquaponic and hydroponic systems, compare the trade offs between these systems and soil based agriculture, and examine their relative contribution to food security.
- Design aquaponic system conceptual models, and construct structures when applicable while maintaining the functional components of a working system.
- Select, propagate, and manage the cultural requirements of aquaponic system food plants and aquatic animals, and harvest products for four season production.
- Identify and analyze the limiting factors to aquaponic system crop growth, such as water quality and nutrient cycling, and modify the system to optimize efficiency.
- Explain how aquaponic system structures, products, by-products, and energy requirements can be integrated into a whole farm management plan and business plan.
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