HORT 451Hydroponics and Aquaponics
The course provides information that is especially useful to those with knowledge of horticultural plants; however a background in plant production is not needed. Major topics discussed include basic concepts in plant and fish biology; nutrient and water use, cycling, and management; pest and pathogen management; and environmental factors as they relate to the design and operation of hydroponics and aquaponics systems. This course includes a weekly laboratory session where students gain practical skills in growing crops in a variety of hydroponics systems and growing crops and fish in an aquaponics system.