Aquatic Biology Program
The Aquaculture Education and Development Center (AEDC) at Gadsden State
Community College is a teaching facility that specializes in working with
students interested in aquatic biology, marine biology, aquaculture and
environmental science. The Associate of Science in Aquatic Biology is a great
jump-start for students desiring to transfer to 4-year schools. The aquatic programs at the AEDC also offer fun and
exciting summer internships at locations such as The Tennessee Aquarium, Disney
Living Seas, Seaworld , The Alabama Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, The
McWane Center, and aquaculture farms throughout Alabama.
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Courses:
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Area I -Written Composition
ENG 101 English Composition I
ENG 102 English Composition II
Area II - Humanities and Fine Arts
ENG 251 and 252 American Literature I-II or
ENG 261 and 262 English Literature I-II
Fine Arts (Art, Music or Theater)
SPH 106, 107 or 116 Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Public
Speaking, or Interpersonal Communication
Humanities and Fines Arts Elective
Area III - Natural Science or Mathematics
MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra
Natural science and Lab
BIO 103 Principles of Biology I
BIO 104 Principles of Biology II
Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
History
History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences
ORI 101 Orientation to College (Required)
Area V - Professional, Major and Elective Courses
FHS 101 Principles of Aquaculture
FHS 102 Water chemistry for Aquaculture
FHS 112 Biology and diseases of Aquaculture Species
FHS 114 Aquaculture Hatchery/Pond Management
FHS 140 Aquaculture Practicum
FHS 141 Aquaculture Practicum II
Approved Area V Electives
MTH 113 Precalculus Trigonometry
CHM 111 College Chemistry I
CHM 112 College Chemistry II
CHM 221 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 222 Organic Chemistry II
PHY 201 General Pyhsics I Trig Based
Refer to Gadsden State Catalog and Student Handbook
for more detailed information.
Advisor
Wallace
Drive Campus:
Dr. Hugh Hammer,
Fishery Science Bldg (256.549.8345)
hhammer@gadsdenstate.edu
The detailed requirements
for each of the programs offered through the Division of Science are found in
the Gadsden State
Catalog and Student Handbook. You
may get a copy of the college catalog by E-mailing a request to
info@gadsdenstate.edu, calling 256-549-8210, or going by the
Admissions/Success Center Office on the Wallace Drive Campus or the Anniston
Center office. You may access the Gadsden State
Catalog and Student Handbook online at
GSCC Catalog. It is
recommended that you review the information published in the Catalog, and that
you research the STARS program on the Web at
http://stars.troyst.edu/ to ensure that your planned curriculum will
meet the requirements of the four-year college(s) that you may be considering
for transfer upon completion of your requirements at Gadsden State.
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