Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture

Degree

Bachelor of Science with a major in Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
School of Marine and Environmental Programs

Contact

Charles Tilburg, Ph.D.
Academic Director, School of Marine and Environmental Programs
ctilburg@une.edu

 

Mission

The mission of the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the 91AV is to help our students gain an understanding of the natural world, develop critical thinking skills, and become scientifically literate. Together, we lay a foundation for lifelong learning and meaningful contributions to society and offer a baccalaureate education to students interested in all facets of the marine environment.   

Our programs encompass a wide variety of disciplines that seek to understand the way the ocean functions, how it is related to earth systems science, and how humans interact with the environment. Students will learn theoretical underpinnings and applications of disciplines from biology to chemistry, geology, and physics. These disciplines are critical to life as we know it on the planet. Students will be able to apply these disciplines to solving real problems encountered in coastal and marine ecosystems and by the human communities that depend on them.

Major Description

The Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Program is designed to give students the knowledge and unique skills needed to culture organisms in the nearshore coastal environment for food or restoration with special emphasis on sustainability and with the understanding of societal values, needs, and policies.

Curricular Requirements

Program Required CoursesCredits
BIO 221 – Principles of Aquaculture3
BIO 222/222L – Finfish/Shellfish Culture Tech w/LabCredits Fulfilled by Core Requirements
BIO 223/223L – Hlth, Nurt, Feed Cultured Org w/Lab4
BUMG 313 – Social Innov & Entre or BUMK 312 – Entrepreneurship/Sml Business3
CHE 110/110L – General Chemistry I w/Lab or CHE 111/111L – General Chemistry II w/Lab or CHE 130/130L – Principles of Chemistry w/Lab or CHE 150/150L – University General Chem I w/Lab or CHE 151/151L – University General Chem II w/Lab4
GIS 161 – GIS I: Func/Geospatial Sci/Tech3
MAF 315 – US Aquaculture Management & Policy3
MAR 105/105L – Eco/Evo of Marine Organisms w/Lab4
MAR 106/106L – Cell/Molec Bio/Marine Orgs w/Lab4
MAR 150/150L – Discovering the Ocean Environ w/Lab​​​​​​​ or MAR 270/270L – Oceanography w/Lab4
MAR 235 – Sustainable Harvest of Aquatic Organisms3
MAR 250/250L – Marine Biology w/Lab4
MAR 315 – Systems Thinking (World Problems)3
MAR 427 – Ocean Aquaculture Design and Operations3
MAR 445 – Social Ecological Aquaculture3
MAR 495 – Adv Marine Science Internship or MAR 410 – Marine Science Research4
MAT 150 – Statistics for Life Sciences or MAT 151 – Statistics for Environmental SciencesCredits Fulfilled by Core Requirements
Six (6) credits of program-specific electives6
Total Credits58
Open elective courses (as needed to reach 120 credits)Variable
Minimum Total Required Credits120

Program Specific Electives

Program Specific ElectivesCredits
ENV 220 – Conservation and Preservation3
ENV 220L – Conservation and Preservation Lab2
ENV 240 – Env Sustainability Lab2
ENV 250 – Envir Policy Compar Perspect3
ENV 261 – Gulf of Maine Field Studies I1.5
ENV 262 – Gulf of Maine Field Studies II1.5
ENV 309 – Sustainability & Eco Restor3
ENV 311/311L – Ecological Monitoring w/Lab4
ENV 328 – Env Pollution: Widlife/Hum Hlth3
ENV 365 – Climate Change Adaptation3
MAR 350/350L – Marine Ecology w/Lab4

Graduation Requirements

A minimum grade of C- must be achieved in all science, mathematics, and Marine Affairs courses used toward graduation in any of the programs in the Department of Marine Science. A 2.00 cumulative average in sciences is a requirement for graduation in any of the programs in the School of Marine and Environmental Programs.

PROGRAM COMPLETION TIMELINE

Students have a maximum of seven (7) years to complete the graduation requirements

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain fundamental principles of ocean-based aquaculture and aquaculture-based food systems, including relevant connections to society, economy, conservation, animal welfare, and the environment.
  • Apply knowledge to the design, development, and operation of aquatic life support systems and to the husbandry and health of the organisms housed in these systems.
  • Communicate aquaculture to a variety of audiences - such as policy makers, resource managers, industry members, academics, researchers, NGOs, consumers and other stakeholders.

Transfer Credit

Courses previously completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the courses offered at 91AV in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they will transfer as general electives. All science/math courses previously completed must be no older than five (5) years. Other options and restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the 91AV for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The 91AV reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.