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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Aquaponics is a polyculture method that combines aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponic cultivation (soil-independent food production) in a circulatory fashion. The objective is to recycle the nutrients present in the wastewater obtained from fish farming. To learn more about Aquaponics, take the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System course.
Aquaponics is becoming increasingly popular, especially among Urban Farming circles. To successfully set up and run an Aquaponic system, you need a broad knowledge base, from water chemistry and engineering to fish physiology, plant physiology, and microbiology.
The Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System training program covers all these basics. As such, this online course serves as a foundation for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary thinking and acting.
The instructors for the six-week Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System online course, are professors and researchers from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). The effort required on your part is just four to six hours per week. The learners have two tracks to pursue the course, namely, paid with a certificate and free audit modes. In the free audit mode, the candidates will have access only for a limited period of time.
The Highlights
- Free learning
- Six-week course
- English transcripts
- Shareable completion certificate
- ZHAW program
- 4-6 hours per week
- Intermediate level course
- Instructor-led learning
Programme Offerings
- English Transcripts
- Six-week Course
- Shareable Completion Certificate
- ZHAW Programme
- 4-6 hours per week
- Instructor-led course
- intermediate level course
- Free learning
- Scheduled Course
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 10763 | yes | Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur |
- The Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System course is a free-learning program.
- However, the shareable completion certificate is a paid feature. You need to pay Rs. 10,763 to avail the same.
Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System program fee structure
Course | Fees |
Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System programme Certificate | RS 10,763 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should be familiar with the basics of natural sciences and technical understanding to enrol in the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System online program by edX.
What you will learn
After completing the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System training program, candidates should have a thorough understanding of:
- Importance of water treatment and monitoring
- The principle and technology behind Aquaponics
- Advantages and disadvantages of aquaponic systems
- Plant varieties that are suitable for aquaponic systems
- Basic plant anatomy, physiology, and growing requirements
- How to plan, design, and assemble the components of an Aquaponic system
- Basic principles of hydroponics and different hydroponic cultivation systems
- Importance of water-flow from one component in an Aquaponic system to another
- Basic concepts of fish welfare and fish nutrition (fish feeds, feeding schedules, etc.)
- Potential applications of Aquaponics in terms of Urban Farming and Urban Agriculture
- How to balance nutrients and water and the required amounts of nutrient supplementation
- Principles and technical components of fish cultivation in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)
- Factors of integrated pest control
- How to monitor plants
Admission Details
Step 1: To access the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System course page on the official edX website, click on the link: https://www.edx.org/course/aquaponics-the-circular-food-production-system
Step 2: Click on the ‘Enroll’ button.
Step 3: Sign in to your edX account. If you do not have an edX account, you can create one, or register using your existing Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft account.
Step 4: Follow on-screen instructions, enter the requisite information, and finish the application process.
Application Details
There is no specific application form to apply for the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System. Candidates only need to sign up with edX and apply to this course for free. They can also register using their existing Facebook/Google/Apple/Microsoft account.
The Syllabus
Instructors
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
You should be familiar with the basics of natural sciences and technical understanding.
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) offers this course.
Yes, video transcripts are available in English.
If you maintain an active study pace, you can complete the Aquaponics – The Circular Food Production System program in six weeks.
Candidates must study at least 4-6 hours per week to complete this online program.