AAS in Aquarium Science
Oregon Coast Community College
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Campus location
Newport, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
This is a comprehensive two-year degree program of both theory and practical experience designed to prepare students for a career in aquatic animal husbandry.
If you are interested in starting an exciting new career in the aquatic animal husbandry profession, the Aquarium Science Program is for you. Graduates in aquarium science have had a 94% rate of finding jobs in the industry upon completing the program. Classes begin each fall. Space is limited so apply today.
Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) has an articulation agreement with the Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) for students graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Aquarium Science to enable the students to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology and Management at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT).
Students admitted into the two-year degree program will receive an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Aquarium Science after completing all necessary prerequisites and required coursework for the program. Click on the link below to view the two-year degree curriculum map for the program. Applicants for the two-year degree program must have received a high school diploma or GED and may have completed some college-level coursework.
Learning Outcomes:
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, scientific concepts, research findings, and ideas to professionals and the general public.
Maintain, analyze, diagnose and repair aquarium life support systems and their components.
Perform basic water quality analysis using standard testing equipment.
Maintain healthy animals through proper set-up, monitoring, and accepted animal husbandry practices
Identify physically compromised animals and abnormal animal behaviours.
Work within a group to conceptualize, plan, construct and manage environments that promote healthy fishes and invertebrates.
Apply fundamental knowledge and skills in science, mathematics, and communications for success in a professional or academic setting.
Oregon Coast Community College is committed to providing equal opportunities for students with disabilities throughout the College community. Students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations.