The Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Aquaculture (Life and Earth Sciences) studies the breeding and harvesting of fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in water environments. The program is described as similar to agriculture, but focused on fish and other aquatic organisms, including uses such as producing food and commercial products, restoring habitat, replenishing wild stocks, and rebuilding populations of threatened and endangered species.
Delivery is by distance learning for adults and professionals. The program uses a structure of 70% textbooks and 30% thesis, with an average duration of 24 months. The credits required are 45 to 72 academic credits, with 36 academic credits for Aquaculture Online and 18 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis.
Modules
- Aquaculture Online
- Research methodology and final project or thesis
- 601AQU - Marine Life
- 602AQU - Phycology
- 603AQU - Ichthyology
- 604AQU - Water & Air Quality
- 605AQU - Marine Zoology
- 606AQU - Marine Ecosystems
- 607AQU - Bioprocessing of Byproducts
- 608AQU - Watershed & Fisheries Management
- 609AQU - Coastal & Marine Ecosystems
- 610AQU - Marine Biology
