Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This graduate course will expose students to the concepts, software, data and analysis processes of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Students will develop a real world, working knowledge of GIS through hands-on work with mapping software, its potential, its limitations and future trends in the mapping industry. Graduate students will develop a real world project that examines existing spatial data and utilizes modeling software to create a production quality, full scale, mapping product.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic principles of experimental design and data analysis with emphasis on their applications in aquaculture research.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An in-depth study of clinical diagnosis of fish diseases; necropsy of diseased fish; and formulation of corrective measures for disease control. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An overview of fish morphology and physiology with emphasis on comparative and adaptive aspects among Osteichthyes (true bony fish). (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course investigates the interaction of aquatic organisms with their biotic and abiotic environment. Sampling and laboratory methods for limnological analysis will be covered.

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Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students are introduced to pathogens and environmental factors that cause disease in aquatic animals. Prevention, identification and treatment of these diseases are included. Review paper is required.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A graduate approach to the study of fish nutrition including nutrient requirements, nutrient chemistry, ration formulation, and practical feeding. (Three hours of lecture per week)

Introduction to principles underlying aquatic productivity and management with a survey of domestic and foreign cultures of fish and aquatic vertebrates.

AQU 525: Aquaculture Economics and Marketing 4 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Aquaculture economics, marketing channels and consumer preferences for fish products will be presented. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

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An overview of basic biology of fish reproduction and techniques of artificial spawning for common aquaculture species. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An overview of alternative production methods including ponds, cages, net-pens, raceways, and recirculating systems with application to suitable species.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A survey of theory and practice into the understanding and manipulation of the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of water quality in aquaculture production. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Intensive experience involving practical on-site participation working at an aquaculture facility (University, state, or private) for graduate students.

Laboratory or field research on approved thesis topic in aquaculture or related aquatic sciences.

AQU 601: Thesis 1/3 Preparation of research based thesis on approved topic.

Prerequisite: Consent of aquaculture graduate student coordinator or major professor. This course is to permit the completion of research and thesis. Graded pass/fail.

Prerequisites: graduate student status; completion of the program thesis or project course; approval of advisor. Graduate students who have already earned the maximum credit allowed for program thesis or project courses may be registered for this course. This course establishes graduate candidacy status for purposes of access to university resources.

An introduction to the major segments of the apparel industry. Emphasis is on designers, textile and apparel manufacturers, retail stores, and auxiliary fashion businesses.

A study of the influence that design, textiles, and manufacturing techniques have on the performance, appearance, and quality of apparel and accessory products.