Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Marine Environmental Technology 
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1103060101	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	60 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

This degree is designed to prepare students for a diverse set of employment opportunities in the field of marine environmental technology and other marine-oriented careers.  During the program students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the work force in a variety of marine oriented careers including technicians at environmental or research laboratories, environmental consulting industries, aquaculture/mariculture facilities, ecotourism, or marine conservation and restoration projects. 

The purpose of this program is to provide technician level training and supply skilled employees for the growing workforce demand in marine related environmental industries.  Graduates of this program will obtain the fundamental academic skills necessary to be successful at the technician level and demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts behind marine environmental science.  Graduates will demonstrate the ability to:  (1) collect marine related data above and below the water (i.e. on scuba), (2) write technical reports, (3) navigate and operate marine vessels, and (4) understand basic business and management concepts. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Marine Environmental Technology Core
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in underwater scientific research and marine data collection methods.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic knowledge and practices that form the foundation of the marine sciences.
03.0	Compose scientific and/or technical reports. 
04.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain marine vessels.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of marine ecosystems, environmental management, and resource conservation.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of biology.
07.0	Comprehension of fundamental principles governing business and entrepreneurship.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of marine aquaculture.

Marine Assessment and Restoration Specialization
09.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of specific marine habitat assessment protocols.
10.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of several marine habitat restoration protocols.

Marine Mammal Specialization
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of marine mammal anatomy and evolution. 
12.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine mammal social structure and culture. 
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency of basic marine mammal training and husbandry techniques.
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of principle marine mammal laws and regulations. 
15.0	Describe and discuss research focused on marine mammals. 
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of conservation issues involving marine mammals 
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the guiding principles and practices of marine mammals in human care. 
18.0	Implement the skills and knowledge to interpret a live animal presentation for an audience.
19.0	Conduct an informal presentation on social structure, behavior, learning, and conservation threats.
20.0	Effectively connect an audience to a live marine mammal to influence personal conservation behavior.

Marine Aquaculture Specialization
21.0	Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of aquaculture best management practices including mitigating environmental impacts.
22.0	Identify and diagnose common diseases and parasites that infect marine aquaculture organisms. 
23.0	Demonstrate a moderate understanding of marine aquaculture systems.
24.0	Recognize appropriate nutritional requirements for the most common marine aquaculture organisms.
25.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of marine aquaculture husbandry principles and practices. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Marine Environmental Technology 
CIP Number:	1103030101 
Program Length:	60 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
Marine Environmental Technology Core	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in underwater scientific research and marine data collection methods. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate knowledge and competence at research diving techniques and procedures to support scientific research projects.	
01.02	Demonstrate the use of transects and quadrats to quantify the distribution and abundance of sessile marine organisms within a defined research area.	
01.03	Demonstrate methods for conducting quantitative surveys including the distribution and abundance of fishes within a defined research area.	
01.04	Demonstrate state-of-the-art underwater data collection, recording and preservation procedures necessary to support biological and archaeological research.	
01.05	Demonstrate the basic knowledge necessary to conduct statistical analysis of the scientific data collected. 	
01.06	Synthesize what was learned about research diving and other data collection techniques through a presentation, project, or case study.	
01.07	Demonstrate proper dive planning and safety procedures.	
01.08	Demonstrate emergency procedures including first aid, CPR, and oxygen administration.	
01.09	Demonstrate knowledge of principle regulatory requirements (e.g., permitting).	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic knowledge and practices that form the foundation of the marine sciences. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Define plate tectonic theory and distinguish between types of plate boundaries.	
02.02	Illustrate the features of the sea floor that arise from tectonic activity.	
02.03	Identify key oceanographic terms and apply them in discussion.	
02.04	Describe the processes that created the earth and the ocean.	
02.05	Explain how the physical and chemical properties of seawater are important in understanding the ocean.	
02.06	Compare the physical, chemical and biological processes that affect the origin, transport and deposition of sediment.	
02.07	Summarize the role of the ocean in weather and climate.	
02.08	Explain the mechanisms that create both surface and sub-surface ocean currents.	
02.09	Define four types of ocean waves and identify the forces that generate them.	
02.10	Explain how the ocean determines the shape, features and composition of the coast line.	
02.11	Describe the Scientific Method and explain the nature and limitations of scientific investigation.	
02.12	Recognize and explain the basic features that define and differentiate major marine phyla.	
02.13	Describe the role of microbes in the ocean.	
02.14	Describe the major anatomical features and physiologic systems of bony and cartilaginous fishes.	
02.15	Explain the functional role of marine invertebrates, reptiles, seabirds, and mammals in the marine environment.	
03.0	Compose scientific and/or technical reports. The student will be able to:	
03.01	List the typical components of a peer-reviewed scientific article.	
03.02	Explain the peer-review process of publishing a scientific article.	
03.03	Explain the function of each section of a scientific paper, presentation, or technical report.	
03.04	Critically analyze a scientific paper describing its thesis, methods, results, and conclusions.	
03.05	Create at least one report and presentation formatted according to a scientific publishing format.	
04.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain marine vessels. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate coastwise navigation techniques using both dead reckoning and electronic methods.	
04.02	Demonstrate competence at using basic knots and marlinspike skills.	
04.03	Demonstrate mastery of the navigational “Rules of the Road” through the safe operation of a small vessel.	
04.04	Demonstrate proper man-overboard recovery procedures.	
04.05	Explain the concepts of stability, trim and hull form as they relate to vessel operation.	
04.06	Demonstrate basic safe boat handling skills.	
04.07	Demonstrate proper procedures for docking, anchoring, rafting, and mooring a vessel.	
04.08	Explain the appropriate response to vessel emergencies such as stranding, fire and damage containment.	
04.09	Demonstrate proper marine radio operating procedures.	
04.10	Demonstrate the ability to perform basic marine vessel maintenance.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of marine ecosystems, environmental management, and resource conservation. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the essential components of ecology, and how energy flows through an ecosystem.	
05.02	Explain the functional role of primary producers in the marine environment and identify common species of marine plants and algae.	
05.03	Explain the essential components of intertidal ecology, and how energy flows through various types of intertidal ecosystems.	
05.04	Describe the features and functional systems in the intertidal, neritic, epipelagic, and deep ocean regions.	
05.05	Explain the basic functional ecology and energy flow on a coral reef.	
05.06	List the various resources humans derived from the sea and what problems this presents.	
05.07	Explain how humankind has and continues to impact the marine environment.	
05.08	Describe methods and best practices currently in use to conserve marine ecosystems including but not limited to as marine spatial planning, integrated coastal zone management and marine protected areas.	
05.09	Explain the concepts of “Tragedy of the Commons” and “Precautionary Principle” as they relate to marine ecosystem and resource conservation.	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of biology. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe the requirements/ingredients of life, its associated “machinery” and the special challenges of living in the sea.	
06.02	Identify biological processes including photosynthesis/chemosynthesis, respiration, and homeostasis.	
06.03	Explain the basic structure, growth, metabolism, reproduction, physiology, and genetics of cells and organisms.	
06.04	Recognize evolutionary relationships and diversity among living organisms and appreciate the importance of biodiversity.	
06.05	Explain the characteristics and distinctive features of the domains and kingdoms of life.	
06.06	Identify and classify organisms within major taxonomic groups.	
06.07	Demonstrate basic biological laboratory techniques including the use of a microscope.	
06.08	Interpret laboratory data and summarize the results. 	
06.09	Demonstrate the problem solving and critical thinking skills needed to assess and solve biologically based questions.	
07.0	Comprehension of fundamental principles governing business and entrepreneurship. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate a familiarity of entrepreneurship by understanding the characteristics and mindset of entrepreneurs.	
07.02	Identify and evaluate opportunities within the marketplace, both for new venture creation and within existing organizations.	
07.03	Create the tools necessary to act on an entrepreneurial opportunity by writing a business plan, building a management team, financing the opportunity, and creating an innovative marketing plan.	
07.04	Describe successful strategies and common mistakes made by successful entrepreneurs.	
07.05	Describe the legal requirements and obstacles in starting a business venture.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of marine aquaculture. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Demonstrate a basic understanding of marine aquaculture husbandry principles and practices.	
08.02	Demonstrate the skills required to culture phytoplankton and zooplankton required for larval rearing.	
08.03	Describe the basic types of marine aquaculture systems.	
08.04	Describe the various types of common organisms and techniques currently used during marine aquaculture operations. 	
08.05	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of common diseases and parasites during marine aquaculture and methods for their control.	
Marine Assessment and Restoration Specialization	
09.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of specific marine habitat monitoring and assessment protocols. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Describe specific marine habitat monitoring and assessment methods.	
09.02	Demonstrate a basic understanding of biodiversity concepts, monitoring and assessment methods.	
09.03	Identify and quantify marine organisms in specific marine habitats.	
09.04	Perform successful marine habitat assessments.	
09.05	Describe the value of monitoring and assessment programs beyond their implementation.	
10.0	Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of several marine habitat restoration protocols. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Understand the criteria used to identify areas where habitat restoration is required. 	
10.02	Describe specific marine habitat restoration methods. 	
10.03	Obtain (e.g., culture) organisms for restoration.	
10.04	Perform successful marine habitat restorations.	
10.05	Describe the necessity of monitoring restoration programs beyond their implementation.	
Marine Mammal Specialization	
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of marine mammal anatomy and evolution. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the external and internal aspects of dolphin anatomy and physiology, and their role in the successful survival of a mammal in the marine environment.	
11.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and evolution of various marine mammals including other cetaceans, pinnipeds and sirenians.	
11.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of marine mammals.	
12.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge of marine mammal social structure and culture. The student will be able to:	
12.01	Demonstrate an understanding of basic dolphin or other marine mammal ecology as related to communication, foraging, reproduction, calf rearing, and social structure.	
12.02	Explain and outline marine mammal maternal characteristics, behaviorism human care and the wild, as well as prenatal care, birthing situations and maternity care of mother and neonate human care facilities.	
12.03	Explain the natural social ecology of dolphins or other marine mammals and the importance and impact of it on how they are managed at a human care facility.	
12.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic social structure of other representative marine mammal taxa. 	
12.05	Demonstrate how the term “culture” has been theorized to apply to certain   aspects of cetacean societies and how that impacts our understanding of their cognition.	
12.06	Understand the portrayal of marine mammals in the media and how and why it has changed over time.	
12.07	Understand the application of animal assistance to humans throughout history and the more recent use of marine mammals in military service and how the latter has greatly contributed to our essential knowledge base of marine mammals overall.	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency of basic marine mammal training and husbandry techniques. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Understand the philosophy and techniques of operant (behavioral) conditioning, with a focus on positive reinforcement and relationship-based training, in training behavior and its application to working with dolphins or other marine mammals.	
13.02	Demonstrate operant conditioning techniques through the use of learned hand signals in communicating requests for various trained behaviors from the dolphin or other marine mammal.	
13.03	Apply skills learned in animal care, handling and reinforcement during a live animal presentation for the general public.	
13.04	Construct a plan for basic marine mammal care, dietary and medical needs, and animal handling.	
13.05	Understand the medical issues unique to marine mammals, methods of treatment of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic disease, established preventive care practices.	
13.06	Demonstrate the use of operant conditioning in training a new behavior through outlining, developing, implementing and modifying a behavior chain through practical application with the animals.	
13.07	To summarize the importance of voluntary medical behavior training, concepts and techniques used to desensitize animals to non-invasive medical equipment and procedures. Understand the importance of the trainer/animal relationship with regard to properly maintaining the health and well being of the animals.	
13.08	To investigate and understand the purpose and necessity of animal enrichment including cognitive, development, and social aspects. Design and implement enrichment activities to enhance the habitat and activities of the animals.	
13.09	To summarize safety precautions and the social issues surrounding enrichment devices, habitat design, safety, maintenance, social groupings, nutrition, training, and energetics of dolphins or other marine mammals.	
13.10	To critique various career pathways and opportunities available in the field of marine mammal care and training, including necessary academics, field experience, trainer forums, further experiential education in the field, networking, etc.	
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of principle marine mammal laws and regulations. The student will be able to:	
14.01	Understand and explain the laws and regulating agencies, and their evolution, designed to protect marine mammals in both the wild and human care as well as regulate facilities.  	
14.02	Understand the separate roles of both NOAA and the Department of Agriculture and how they impact marine mammals and marine mammal facilities.	
15.0	Describe and discuss research focused on marine mammals. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Describe the historical and current research efforts relating to dolphin or other marine mammal cognition, behavior, acoustics, communication, strandings, physiology, reproduction, and conservation.	
15.02	Summarize basic medical procedures and the importance and implications of husbandry techniques to marine mammal research.	
15.03	Explain how research with dolphins or other marine mammals in human care have expanded our understanding of their wild cousins and contributed to their conservation.	
15.04	Summarize trends in basic dolphin or other marine mammal ethology, past and ongoing studies related to cognition, behavior and communication and its application in research, as well as an understanding of passive observational data collection and facilitation of active cognitive research.	
15.05	Evaluate theories and research on echolocation and whistle production; implication of anthropogenic noise in the marine environment and ongoing research in the area.	
15.06	Conduct independent behavioral observations.	
15.07	Review research design and logistics as it applies to marine mammals in human care through a project design exercise conducted collaboratively throughout the course, including an understanding of results analyses and interpretation.	
15.08	Critique career pathways and requirements toward becoming a marine mammal research scientist in human care settings (ex situ) and in the field (in situ).	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of conservation issues involving marine mammals. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Understand the current conservation issues of international/domestic concern which affect marine mammals and their environment, cumulative impacts both natural and human induced, as well as ways in which individuals can affect the environment in a positive manner to conserve the species.	
16.02	Master the skills in synthesizing new information and experiences with prior conceptions of dolphins or other marine mammals and the marine environment to clearly refine their opinions and knowledge base.	
16.03	Outline the organization of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network; procedures used in assisting and rehabilitating stranded marine mammals; international and domestic issues concerning threats to dolphins or other marine mammals and the marine environment.	
16.04	List anthropogenic effects on marine mammals and their environment, and demonstrate an understanding of research needed in this area, implications of impacts and associated research.	
16.05	Understand past and present state of whaling operations around the world and the processes and organizations that govern these activities.	
16.06	Understand status of certain endangered marine mammal species and conservation measures to sustain their populations.	
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the guiding principles and practices of marine mammals in human care. The student will be able to:	
17.01	To diagram population management, including theories, tools and strategies for maintaining a population’s genetic diversity and demographic stability in order to ensure its long-term persistence.	
17.02	Summarize specific concerns surrounding appropriate design, construction, and maintenance of aquatic mammal habitats for marine mammals in human care.	
18.0	Implement the skills and knowledge to interpret a live animal presentation for an audience. The student will be able to:	
18.01	Explain in detail what makes an effective live animal presentation.	
18.02	Effectively assess audience demographics and adapt to their needs.	
18.03	Effectively read, understand, and generate the audience’s interest.	
18.04	Clearly interpret animal behavior for a live audience.	
19.0	Conduct an informal presentation on social structure, behavior, learning, and conservation threats. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Effectively assess audience demographics and adapt to their needs.	
19.02	Effectively read, understand, and generate the audience’s interest.	
19.03	Appropriately select educational information.	
20.0	Effectively connect an audience to a live marine mammal to influence personal conservation behavior. The student will be able to:  	
20.01	Connect to the audience and maintain their attention.	
20.02	Communicate interesting aspects of the animal's personality and unique qualities to enable audience members to personally relate to the animal.	
20.03	Suggest simple personal solutions that lead to conservation behavior (e.g., refusing single-use plastics, obeying the US Marine Mammal Protection Act, etc.) that positively impacts the marine environment.	
Marine Aquaculture Specialization	
21.0	Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of aquaculture best management practices including mitigating environmental impacts. The student will be able to:	
21.01	Describe the concept of aquaculture Best Management Practices.	
21.02	Compile and analyze marine aquaculture industry management data (e.g., water quality parameters, economic data).	
21.03	Identify and demonstrate proper use of key Quality Management tools.	
21.04	Develop and implement the key components and concepts of an aquaculture management plan.	
21.05	Identify potential environmental impacts and measures to mitigate them.	
22.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of marine aquaculture husbandry principles and practices. The student will be able to:	
22.01	Identify the principles of water quality specific to marine aquaculture for a variety of marine taxa.	
22.02	Demonstrate a working knowledge of variety of husbandry techniques for most of the known marine species currently being cultured, including temperature and photoperiod control conducive to spawning and species specific life styles.	
22.03	Understand basic selective breeding techniques for enhanced phenotypic traits.	
23.0	Identify and diagnose common diseases and parasites that infect marine aquaculture organisms. The student will be able to:	
23.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of disease in marine aquatic systems.	
23.02	Identify the differences between environmental, viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal diseases of marine species. 	
23.03	Demonstrate a basic understanding of methodologies for treatment of diseases commonly encountered during marine aquaculture operations.  	
23.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of marine aquatic health management and biosecurity.  	
24.0	Demonstrate a moderate understanding of marine aquaculture systems and design. The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe the various types of marine aquaculture systems and demonstrate the ability to distinguish the primary components of specific marine aquaculture systems.	
24.02	Identify which systems are best for the culture and business model of the target species.	
24.03	Recognize the system requirements for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems.	
24.04	Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of specific marine aquaculture systems on the environment and especially marine ecosystems.	
24.05	Demonstrate basic skills for computer automated drafting.	
25.0	Recognize appropriate nutritional requirements for the most common marine aquaculture organisms. The student will be able to:	
25.01	Recognize basic marine nutrient and biochemical energy fluxes (i.e., trophodynamics and bioenergetics) especially as they relate to species commonly associated with marine aquaculture. 	
25.02	Demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of biochemistry (e.g., proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, etc.) and nutrient metabolism in common marine aquaculture species.	
25.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the metabolic role of vitamins and minerals and recognize symptoms of vitamin deficiency. 	
25.04	Recognize appropriate feeding management practices based on metabolic requirements of marine aquaculture target species.	
25.05	Recognize the impacts of feeding strategies on the environment. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

Planned and supervised occupational activities may be provided through directed laboratory experience, practicum, or cooperative experience.  Whenever the cooperative method of instruction is offered, the following is required for each student:  a training plan, signed by the student, teacher and employer which includes instructional objectives and a list of on-the-job and in-school learning experiences; a work station which reflects equipment, skills and tasks which are relevant to the occupation which the student has chosen as a career goal.  The student may receive compensation for work performed.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.). This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates(CCC):

Marine Mammal Behavior and Training (0101050501) – 15 credit hours
Tropical Ornamental Mariculture Technician (0101030304) – 30 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.