Aquatic Science and Aquaculture
Education and Development Center

   We are the “Wet Side” of the GSCC Science Division and specialize in the education and training of students interested in Marine Biology, Aquatic Biology, Aquaculture and Aquarium Science.

Students learn about how to work with and care for aquatic and marine life in natural and captive aquatic environments.  Students can explore careers in the aquaculture and public aquarium industries through hands on training and unique 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. 

Career Information

Advantages of Gadsden State Community College

Where to Begin

Dr. Hugh Hammer -     (click on link for contact information)

PROGRAMS OFFERED

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

 Dr. Hugh Hammer -     (click on link for contact information)

Director -    Aquaculture Education and Development Center

Instructor - Aquatic Science, Aquaculture

The detailed requirements for each of the programs and transfer guides 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.troy.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.

Courses:  see  catalog for detailed description of courses and pre-requisites or click on instructor's link above to see course syllabi.

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Last modified: 05/07/08