Marine Animal Nutrition

Quarters
Winter Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Junior
Senior

Animal nutrition is an essential component of animal health in managed populations and aquaculture. The biochemistry and natural history of animal diets contributes to optimal developmental success, animal survival and the nutritive value of these species. This core certificate 4-credit offering is focused on the fundamentals of finfish and shellfish nutritional requirements for both wild population and husbandry management. The principles of basic nutritional biochemistry and marine animal digestive physiology will be covered as well as examining the science of feed technology as it is a crucial consideration for the longer term sustainability of aquaculture. 

This is one of four core courses that comprise the Marine Bioresources Certificate at Evergreen. Courses can be taken in any order.

Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Animal Nutrition Science: Marine Aquaculture

Registration

Students must complete one quarter of General Biology OR two quarters Environmental Studies (with marine/aquatic content) before taking this course.

Academic Details

This offering is connected to the Marine Bioresources Certificate at Evergreen. For more information visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/m…

Natural resources stewardship, hatchery or aquaculture technician, food safety and food quality technician

4
25
Junior
Senior

$50 required lab fee

Upper division science credit may be awarded with demonstration of knowledge proficiency on exams and assignments

Schedule

Winter
2026
Open
Hybrid (W)

See definition of Hybrid, Remote, and In-Person instruction

Evening and Weekend
Schedule Details
Olympia