Geography (GEOG) Courses>Aquaculture in British Columbia

GEOG438 - Aquaculture in British Columbia

Description

Introduction to the aquaculture industry within British Columbia, reviewing the history, culture species, production methods (hatchery through seafood processing), technological innovations, economics, marketing, environmental impacts/management, social issues (including First Nations), and the regulatory framework for this agri-food industry. Includes a field trip to aquaculture sites. Students should be prepared to undertake one or more weekend field trips, or a week-long field trip; a fee for each field trip may be applied.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of:
    • GEOG304 - Coastal Conservation (1.5)
    • GEOG353 - Coastal and Marine Management (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Geography

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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