Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Face-to-Face Common Syllabus
Spring 2018
CUA 2103 Aquaponics
Introduction and production of a sustainable system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish, or other aquatic animals, supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purifies the water.
Course Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of hydroponic and aquaponic plant growing practices and how it applies to the foodservice industry.
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Type of Course: Theory/Lab
Credit Hours: _3_; Total clock hours of theory per semester: 35;
Total clock hours of lab per semester: 30; Total clock hours of clinical per semester: 0
Class Length: 1st half
Class Days and Times: M-TH 1:30-4:00
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Name: Julie Byers Instructor Phone: (918) 293-5017 office
(918) 812-7413 cell
Office: Culinary 156 Instructor Email:
Contact: My preferred method of contact is e-mail. Please allow 24-48 hours to return your correspondence during the normal work week.
Instructor's Office Hours: M-TH 1:00-1:30 CST
School Name: Culinary Arts School Main Phone: 918-293-5030
Required Text, References, and Materials
Texts: How to Grow Fruits, Vegetables & Houseplants without Soil by Rick Helweg, Atlantic Publishing Group, ISBN # 1-60138-600-1
References:
Materials: Notebook, writing utensils
Uniform/Tools: Standard culinary uniform
Estimated Cost for Materials: $ 15 for textbook
Estimated Cost for Uniform/Tools: $ 15-50 for project (some materials MAY be provided)
Optional Resources:
Aquaponic Gardening: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Vegetables and Fish Together by Sylvia Bernstein ISBN-10: 086571701X
Online Course: www.theaquaponicsource.com - “Classes” tab – Aquaponics Online Course tab- $25
Upon completion of the course, students should:
Course Objectives / Assessment of Objectives1. Identify the difference between hydroponics and aquaponics and types of systems, basic system set-up / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
2. Identify the anatomy of a seed and how to transform it from seed to sprout to plant. / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
3. Identify how to plan your systems and the hardware necessary for them to function successfully.
Implement a simple wick or no pump bucket system / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
Final Project
4. Identify the types of fish used, introducing them to the system, feeding, spotting problems, and harvesting / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
5. Identify the environmental factors that influence the plants growth (water, light, temperature, fish, air, etc.) / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
6. Identify pest management and intervention techniques / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
7. Demonstrate the process of cycling the aquaponics system. / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
8. Determine necessary nutrient solutions for hydroponics. / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
9. Identify water quality factors in both hydroponics and aquaponics / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
10. Determine which types of plants grow best in each type of system and why / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
11. Maintaining systems, monitoring grow progress, and harvesting techniques / Classroom activity using tracking charts
12. Identify how to troubleshoot problems with pests, diseases, and water quality issues / Weekly Quiz & Final Exam
Aspects of the course objective assessments may be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. If applicable, an asterisk (*) above indicates this assignment is used in the university assessment program.
(Please asterisk the assignment above if utilized for the assessment assignment.)
Course Activities
In this course students will:
(Please list the specific activities in the course)
Ø Participate in class discussions and activities.
Ø View videos that depict the various concepts.
Ø Compile a portfolio of work produced (optional, but recommended)
Ø Take examinations.
Ø Complete reading assignments.
Ø Take quizzes.
Ø Go on pre-arranged field trips.
Ø Complete an individual project
Ø Complete daily lab charts
Evaluation - Grades will be based on the quality and completion of these tasKS: (NOTE-Please indicate the course specific evaluations. List assignment(s) used in the university’s assessment of student learning as separate line items and marked with an asterisk.)
Lab Charts 10%
Project 30%
Quizzes 30%
Final Exam 30%
Total 100%
*The student’s grade for this assignment will be used in the university’s assessment of student learning. A 70% competency or higher receives a Pass rating. This Pass/Fail rating is independent of the student’s course grade.
Daily and/or weekly quizzes, small weekly assignments and similar type projects: Normal return time to student by next class meeting or no later than one (1) week.
Extensive assignments, large lab projects, extensive quizzes, exams and similar type projects: Normal return time to students in one (1) to two (2) weeks.
RECOMMENDED STUDENT COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
Be dependable, prompt, and have a desire to learn!
AUTHORIZED TOOLS
Students may use any/all course materials, including books and notes, while participating in classroom activities. All quizzes and written assignments are to be completed independently; no collaboration with classmates is permitted and any instance of such will be considered academic dishonesty.
LATE WORK
No late work will be accepted. No late quizzes will be given.
TESTING
Quizzes and final exam will be given.
OTHER LAB AND CLASSROOM POLICIES
Use of cell phones will not be allowed during class times. If you will be absent, you will be expected to communicate with your instructor via e-mail.
SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT
View the Syllabus Attachment, which contains other important information, by visiting http://osuit.edu/center/student_syllabus_information
Course ScheduleCourse Outline Schedule / Topic / Assignment / Due Date
Week 1 / Intro & Syllabus Review / N/A / N/A
Week 2
(Obj.1, 3 & 11) / (H) Hydroponic Gardening Overview
(H) Hydroponic Gardening Systems
(A)Videos 1-3 / Read Chapter 1
Read Chapter 4 / Jan 8
Jan 10
Week 3
(Obj. 2 & 10) / (H) Gardening & Your Garden
(H) HYDRO
(A)Videos 4-10 / Read Chapters 2 & 8
Read Chapter 3
Flipgrid Video 1 / Jan 15
Jan 17
Jan 18
Week 4
(Obj. 3) / (A)Videos 11-16 / Flipgrid Video 2 / Jan 25
Week 5
(Obj. 4 & 5) / (H) Growing Media
(H) Environmental Control
(A)Videos 19-25 / Read Chapter 5
Read Chapter 7
Flipgrid Video 3 / Jan 29
Jan 31
Feb 1
Week 6
(Obj. 6, 7 & 8) / (H) Nutrient Solutions
(H) Ongoing Use & Maintenance
(A)Videos 26-34 / Read Chapters 6 & 10
Flipgrid Video 4 / Feb 5
Feb 8
Week 6
(Obj. 9, 11 & 12) / (H) Plant Propagation
(A)Videos 35-37 / Read Chapter 9
Flipgrid Video 5 / Feb 12
Feb 15
Week 7
(Obj. 3) / (H) Project Due
Clean Lab, Review for final
(H & A) Final Exam / Bring project to class / Feb 19
Feb 20, 21
Feb 22
Schedule is subject to change at instructor discretion.
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