WELCOME TO PRINCIPLES OF AQUACULTURE.  This Internet course operates on the Blackboard 6 platform. You probably will find this course different than other online courses you have taken.  Each class will be primarily video modules that you view as often as you wish. The course also contains online tests, external links to Internet resources, discussion boards and other tools for active interaction between instructor and students, as well as among students themselves.

The Kentucky State University Aquaculture Program offers a 3-credit-hour Principles of Aquaculture undergraduate (BIO 422 or AQU 422) and graduate (AQU 522) Internet courses in the spring 2009 semester. Dr. Jim Tidwell, james.tidwell@kysu.edu, Professor and Chair, Division of Aquaculture at KSU, will teach the courses.

The graduate-level course (AQU 522) is intended for students who already have a bachelor’s (or higher) degree.  During the course, students take four online tests.  Graduate level students also prepare a research paper on one cultured species not covered in class.

Dr. Jim Tidwell

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION TO CLASS 23:
LARGEMOUTH BASS CULTURE

Why take an Internet course?
An online course is perfect for persons who have limited time, and may not be able to attend class at a particular hour. Also, Web courses provide subject matter that may not be available at a nearby school.

REGISTRATION
             
How to Enroll

1. Students are encouraged to contact
Dr. Tidwell james.tidwell@kysu.edu to discuss course specifics and receive consent for acceptance into the course.

2. Registration for Principles of Aquaculture:
U.S. students are processed through the Web site of the Kentucky Virtual University, www.kyvu.org.
When a student completes the online Course Request Form, KYVU submits that information to Kentucky State University where the student is enrolled into the course. Registrations for Principles of Aquaculture will be accepted starting April 2008.

Please Note: The undergraduate online course is cross listed as a biology and aquaculture course (BIO422 or AQU422). It is the same course but with different prefixes. When registering on the KYVU Web site, a student should choose the course prefix that is appropriate for his/her transcript.

B. International students (countries other than U.S.) receive instructions for registration from Dr. Tidwell.
 
3. Kentucky State University will contact the student about payment arrangements.
Registration is not complete until the student has paid tuition and fees.

4. The instructor will contact each student by e-mail to provide initial course instructions before the course begins. A working e-mail address is required for each student.

Why Principles of Aquaculture online?
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food production activity in the world.  Over half our seafood now comes from aquaculture and that proportion increases every year.  This course provides a broad overview of all aspects of aquaculture.

Is a textbook required?

No.

Any prerequisites?
Student should receive consent of instructor for acceptance into the course.

Principles of Aquaculture provides a broad overview of all aspects of
aquaculture.
This course is offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

* wants to get credit hours without attending a traditional classroom.

What is the course period?

Aug. 24 - Dec. 18, 2009

What about tuition and fees?

Fall 2009

Tuition - Undergraduate
(BIO 407 or AQU 407)  $840.00

Tuition - Graduate
(AQU 507) $1,050.00

No additional fees.
(Tuition and fees subject to change.)

Comments from Principles of Aquaculture students:

"I have really enjoyed the course and have learned an immense amount. I want to thank you for the opportunity to learn this material in such a great format. It was very easy to watch and follow along. Will KSU be offering any more courses online in the future? I would really like to continue on and finish a masters degree online and I cannot find one anywhere. I also do not have the ability to travel anywhere locally for an advanced degree. If you have any ideas, I would be amenable to them. Again, thank you very much for the time and the course. I thoroughly enjoyed it."
Christian Moehring

Dr. Tidwell,
"I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the format of this class. This is the first online class that I have taken with video lectures. I wish more classes were like this..."
Tina Jordan

"This course was great! I loved the format, it was like I was there in the classroom. Anytime I had a question, I e-mailed Dr. Tidwell and he answered my questions.  The content was great as well. I gained a huge amount of useful knowledge that I can apply to my current situation.  I would highly recommend this class to anyone who has any interest in Aquaculture, whether graduate or undergraduate level.  Outstanding job - keep up the good work."
Robert Enders

"Very easy to take this course when out of town or have little time during normal hours. Very convenient."

Salleann Adkins