AQS Degree Program Map

(Two-Year)

Course NameCourse #CreditTotal Credits
Term 1 (Fall)   
Introduction to Aquarium ScienceAQS 1003 
English CompositionWR 1214 
General BiologyBI 1014 
Intermediate AlgebraMTH 95415
Term 2 (Winter)   
Aquarium Science Practicum 1AQS 1102 
Psychology of Human RelationsPSY 1014 
General BiologyBI 1024 
Tech/Pro writingWR2274 
Water Chemistry in Aquatic SystemsAQS 173418
Term 3 (Spring) **No 200 level without BI101 and MTH95   
Aquarium Science Practicum 2AQS 1112 
Current Issues in Aquarium ScienceAQS 1651 
Exhibits and InterpretationAQS 2523 
Elasmobranch HusbandryAQS 2162 
Biology of Captive InvertebratesAQS 2204 
General BiologyBI 103416
Term 4 (Fall)   
Biology of Captive FishesAQS 2154 
Life Support System Design and OperationAQS 2404 
Animal Husbandry in a Research CapacityAQS 2452 
Arts and Humanities ElectiveElective4 
General ElectiveAny 100/200115
Term 5 (Winter)   
Biology of Diverse Captive SpeciesAQS 2262 
Reproduction & Nutrition of Aquatic AnimalsAQS 2324 
Fish & Invertebrate Health ManagementAQS 2704 
Social Sciences ElectiveElective414
Term 6 (Spring)   
Aquarium Science InternshipAQS 2951212
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