Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
IL41 Aquaculture II
| Course Code | IL41 |
| Course Title | Aquaculture II |
| Course Description | This course further develops students' understanding of aquaculture concepts that were introduced in Aquaculture I. The course focuses on best management practices for the cultivation and harvesting of several aquatic species including alligators, frogs, oysters, tilapia, trout, catfish, crabs, and striped sea bass. It also focuses on aquaponic systems and the cultivation of aquatic plants. Aquaculture structures, species nutrition, fish health and disease, water quality issues and concerns, regulatory agencies involved with aquaculture, business management concepts, and career opportunities are also topics covered in this course. |
| Cluster Grouping | Cultivating Resources |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture (AGRI) |
| Course Lead Consultant | LCO |
| Course Status | LCO |
| Course Type | LCO |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | LCO-Approved |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2023 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 24 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | IL40 Aquaculture I |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | N/A |
| Career Cluster(s) | N/A |
| Pathway Level(s) | N/A |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | North Carolina Boater Education Certificate |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | The National FFA Organization North Carolina FFA Association |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Agricultural Technicians (19-4012)Conservation Scientists (19-1031)Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers (11-9013)First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers (45-1011)First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers (37-1012) |
