INTRODUCTION TO AQUAPONICS

Teacher

A Avinash

Category

Course objectives:

At the completion of this course each student will be able to successfully:

  • Gain an overview of aquaponics, and understand system components and principles of operation.
  • Understand the importance of the connection between fish waste, nitrogen conversion, and water quality.
  • Learn about the plant and fish components of aquaponics.
  • Understand water cycling at start up and learn system maintenance techniques.
  • Construct and maintain a mini Aquaponics system in the laboratory.
  • Develop workplace skills including: making critical observations, accurate data collection and record keeping, responsibility and teamwork.

Course outcome:

Students will :

· be able to give definition of aquaponics.

· be able to list components of aquaponic system and explain their function.

· be able to explain how aquaponic system works .

· recognize advantages and disadvantages of aquaponic production.

· recognize the ecological, social and economic value of aquaponic production.