180.617.11
Aquaculture, Seafood, and Public Health

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Saturday, June 21, 2014
End Date
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Class Time(s)
Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
David Love
Contact Name
David Love
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2014
Prerequisite

none

Description
Examines the public health and environmental impacts of fishing and aquaculture production methods. Introduces students to important relationships between seafood production and consumption, and provides a tangible real-life experience with an alternative small-scale aquaponics system. Students explore hands-on how aquaponics systems are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve food security in urban environments.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the connections between aquaculture, seafood, public health, and the environment
  2. Compare alternative methods of seafood production
  3. Assess the potential contribution of aquaponics to the aquaculture industry and to the broader concept of food security
Enrollment Restriction
none
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

The course will be conducted in two parts. In the morning, a lecture and discussion portion will take place in the Cylburn Arboretum classroom. In the afternoon, students will be engaged in a hands-on experience in the Center for a Livable Future Aquaponics greenhouse. Discussions about crop selection, water testing, integrated pest management, and greenhouse management will be integrated into the experience.