Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the 糖心viog官方网站 offers the only bachelor of science degree in aquaculture and fisheries sciences in Arkansas. The major has four degree concentrations: general (AQFI), aquaculture (AQUA), fisheries science (AQFS), and aquaculture and Seafood Business (AQSB). The curriculum of each concentration conforms to guidelines established by the American Fisheries Society for fisheries undergraduate programs and will conform to those of the U.S. Aquaculture Society for aquaculture programs, when finalized and adopted.
Depending on the concentration taken, the aquaculture and fisheries sciences B.S. degree requires 31-35 hours of coursework in applied aquaculture and fisheries (see curriculum and course descriptions), with each course providing hands-on field and laboratory experiences. Additionally, the degree requires 23-26 hours of supporting coursework in mathematics, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics and/or business. Professors in the department recognize that students have differing learning styles and are committed to using a variety of teaching styles and techniques to ensure student learning. Small class sizes (the majority of AQFI classes have less than 10 students) coupled with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio creates an ideal learning environment in the department. Laboratories are offered in the state-of-the-art Holiday Hall Applied Science Building and a computerized teaching classroom in Woodard Hall. The department also contains an aquaculture and fisheries research and Extension library. In addition, aquaculture and fisheries science majors are able to secure student employment opportunities under UAPB faculty, research staff and/or graduate students on various research projects. The department also has a variety of scholarships available exclusively for aquaculture and fisheries sciences majors at UAPB.
Individualized instruction, an emphasis on practical hands-on experiences, scholarship availability and internship/cooperative education opportunities make UAPB an ideal choice for students interested in careers in aquaculture and fisheries or pursuing graduate study.