NEW & EXPANDED COURSES – SPRING 2013 

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Introduction to Aquaponics - Biology 498/698, section 88 – 3 credits

Hybrid course: Online lectures (February 27 – May 9) with weekly online discussion sessions; Field Trips meet (May 20 – May 22) at Nelson & Pade, Inc. Demonstration Greenhouse, Montello, WI.

Designs, systems, techniques and methods for the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Foundational knowledge of aquaponic food production, crop selection, good agriculture & best management practices, and economics & marketing. Includes 3-day, hands-on lab sessions in May.

Principles of Aquaponics - Biology 498/698, section 882 – 2 credits

Online lectures (February 27 – May 9) with weekly online discussion sessions.

Basic principles of designs, systems, techniques and methods for the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Review of aquaponic food production, crop selection, good agriculture & best management practices, and economics & marketing.

If interested, registration opens December 5 and can be completed online at: www.uwsp.edu/conted/

Additional registration questions, contact Shelia Bannister-Gross (sbannist@uwsp.edu), Toll free (800) 898-9472, Ext. 3913.

For general or course-related questions, contact Dr. Chris Hartleb (chartleb@uwsp.edu), (715) 346-3228.