Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Lecture/Lab Schedule: MWF 8:00 to 9:00 AM Textbook(s): TBD Course Requirements: Grading will be based on the following to obtain points. There will be 6 lecture quizzes each worth 40 points; 3 individual student led discussions each worth 80 points; and a final exam worth 100. Total possible points for the course are 580. The final grade is based on the following criteria: A = 89.5% to 100% of the total points B = 79.5% o < 89.5% of the total points C = 68.5% to <79.5% of the total points D = 59.6% to <69.5% of the total points F = < 59.5% of the total points Tentative Course Outline: • System Designs • Pump specifications vs system requirements • Aerator specifications vs system requirements • Bio-filters • Greenhouse environment • Lighting for workers, pollinators, beneficial insects, plants and fish • Bio-security • Field Trips General Education Goals/Objectives: Students should follow the Aquaponics Program course curriculum. Relationship to Campus Theme: This course is part of our Aquaponics Production and Management program and it addresses the campus theme of Nature, Technology and Beyond by learning about our natural resources and how best to utilize each resource. The latest technology is discussed and demonstrated. Classroom Policies: 1. Cell phones, iPods and related technologies use are prohibited in the classroom unless otherwise instructed. 2. Food and beverages are permitted in accordance with IVN classroom policy. 3. Be respectful of other students, instructor and guests. Student Email Policy: Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.