AQS Certificate Curriculum Map

One-Year Program

Course NameCourse #CreditTotal Credits
Term 1 (Fall)   
Introduction to Aquarium ScienceAQS 1003 
Biology of Captive FishesAQS 2154 
Life Support System Design and OperationAQS 2404 
Animal Husbandry in a Research CapacityAQS 245213
Term 2 (Winter)   
Aquarium Science Practicum 1AQS 1102 
Biology of Diverse Captive SpeciesAQS 2262 
Reproduction & Nutrition of Aquatic AnimalsAQS 2324 
Water Chemistry in Aquatic SystemsAQS 1734 
Fish & Invertebrate Health ManagementAQS 270416
Term 3 (Spring)   
Aquarium Science Practicum 2AQS 1112 
Current Issues in Aquarium ScienceAQS 1651 
Exhibits and InterpretationAQS 2523 
Elasmobranch HusbandryAQS 2162 
Biology of Captive InvertebratesAQS 220412
Term 4 (Summer)   
Aquarium Science InternshipAQS 2951212
Degree Total  53