MARI 3604

Field Aquaculture

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

Hands-on learning of aquaculture techniques through field trips to several aquaculture-related facilities (e.g. farms, hatcheries, research institutes, government offices) in the Maritimes and through laboratory exercises in water quality analysis, necropsies, fish processing, knots/rope handeling, and culturing of artemia, rotifers, microalgae and other species in the Aquatron's on-going research.

Sections

Lecture

Lec 01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 9:05-11:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat9:05-11:55LSC-Biol&earth B210230127

Lab

Lab B01

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 13:05-16:55

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat13:05-16:55LSC-Biol&earth B210230128

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2026 syllabus by Mehdi Raissy and Angelisa Osmond. Open the PDF

Grading

15%QuizzesOne attempt; due by end of each lecture day

10%Database of farmersEach student contributes five farms

25%Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)

50%Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)

Ropes and Knots labPass/fail; must pass

Boat Driving PracticumPass/fail; must pass

Bus Field Trips 1–3 (3)Pass/fail; attendance required

Aquaculture Instruments Workshop/LabPass/fail; attendance required

Lecture attendancePass/fail

2%Discussion board participation (4)Bonus for engagement with all four prompts

Course rules

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory; unnecessary absences may reduce the final mark, and unexcused absences may result in failure.
Illness: Notify the instructor as soon as possible and submit a Student Declaration of Absence form online through Brightspace.
Pass/fail work: You must pass every pass/fail lab and certification component to pass the course; field trips require attendance.
Quizzes: Online quizzes have one attempt and are due by the end of each lecture day.
Cheat sheets: Create each personal cheat sheet during lecture and submit a copy within one hour after class.
Discussion boards: Post course questions in Brightspace discussions; use email only for private or personal matters.
Course materials: Do not share or post farmers’ information or media outside the course.
Fatigue training: Complete the mandatory CCOHS training; students pay the $20 fee and submit the certificate in Brightspace.
Field trip lunches: Students cover their own lunch costs during field trips.
Graduate passing grade: Graduate students need at least 70% to pass.

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