KSU Aquaculture Online Fish Genetics

Seventy-six students from 27 American states and nine foreign countries have taken the KSU Fish Genetics online course from 2002 to 2006.

Student comments on Fish Genetics Online

"I enjoyed the class. It was well organized and informative. This was my first Internet course and I was pleased."
Shane Kornberg
Cohutta Fisheries Center
University of Georgia

"I found your class very enjoyable and educative. If your class was not offered as an online class, I would never have had the opportunity to take it since Montana is a long ways from Kentucky. Thanks for opening up that opportunity."
Shana Bernall
Montana

"I really enjoyed this course. I thought it was very well laid out and presented very clearly.
For genetics, I think this is crucial. This was the first online course I've ever taken, and would recommend it to others."
Colin Bornia
Pacific Aquafarms
California

"Thanks so much for offering the genetics course online. It was a convenient, efficient way for me to learn this important information."
Jan Dean
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery
Louisiana

"I enjoyed a lot this online course. It was a rich experience full of useful information that will help me in my professional work. I recommend it not only for the knowledge you can acquire, but for the instructor of the course who is an experienced geneticist."
Betty Gamero
Dept. of Oceanography
National University Frederico Villarreal
Lima, Peru

"The course has been so informative and enriching."
Paul Mwera
Lake Harvest Aquaculture
Zimbabwe

"I enjoyed the course very much. I learned a great deal in the course and I think it will complement my plan of study and future plans."
Jeffrey Jolley
Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
South Dakota

"I think this course has been very good. I have learned many things that will be beneficial for future fish genetics studies that occur here in Arkansas."
Jonathan Stein
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Arkansas

"I enjoyed this course. I hope others did also."
Elizabeth Wyatt
Undergraduate Student
Wyoming

"I have learned a lot in this course and have really enjoyed taking it."
Steven Zimmerman
Developmental Genetics Program
New York University School of Medicine
New York


Fish Genetics Online (Internet) Courses Offered Fall 2007

WELCOME TO FISH GENETICS. This is the actual screen that you will see when clicking on the "Course Documents" bar. This Internet course operates on the Blackboard 6 platform. Materials on fish genetics are structured as an ‘online textbook’ and are divided into seven parts (folders) which, in turn, have subfolders. Units of course materials are similar to normal textbook chapters, containing text with figures, photos, and tables. The course also contains online tests, external links to Internet resources, discussion boards and other tools for active interaction between instructor and students, as well as among students themselves.
The Kentucky State University Aquaculture Program offers a 3-credit-hour Fish Genetics undergraduate (AQU 407) and graduate (AQU 507) Internet courses in the fall 2007 semester. Dr. Boris Gomelsky, boris.gomelsky@kysu.edu Associate Professor at KSU, will teach the courses. The graduate-level course (AQU 507) is intended for students who already have a bachelor's (or higher) degree. During the course, students take five online tests. Graduate level students also prepare a review paper on some fish genetics topic.		Dr. Boris Gomelsky
Why take an Internet course? An online course is perfect for persons who have limited time, and may not be able to attend class at a particular hour. Also, Web courses provide subject matter that may not be available at a nearby school. Any prerequisites? Student should receive consent of instructor for acceptance into the course. REGISTRATION How to Enroll 1. Students are encouraged to contact Dr. Gomelsky boris.gomelsky@kysu.edu to discuss course specifics and receive consent for acceptance into the course. 2. Registration for the Fish Genetics course: A. *U.S. students* are processed through the Web site of the Kentucky Virtual University, www.kyvu.org When a student completes the online Course Request Form, KYVU submits that information to Kentucky State University where the student is enrolled into the course. Registration for the fall semester will start at the end of April, 2007. B. International students (countries other than U.S.) receive instructions for registration from Dr. Gomelsky. 3. Kentucky State University will contact the student about payment arrangements. Registration is not complete until the student has paid tuition and fees. 4. The instructor will contact each student by e-mail to provide initial course instructions before the course begins. A working e-mail address is required for each student.	Why Fish Genetics online? Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, or Aquaculture programs offered by many universities may not include a specialized course in Fish Genetics. This Web class can fill that need. Biology students may take this course, also. Is a textbook required? A recent textbook on general genetics is highly recommended for a better understanding of Fish Genetics’ online materials This online course presents an overview of fish genetics. The emphasis will be on practical applications for aquaculture and fisheries management.	Who may take Fish Genetics? Anyone who... * wants to add a course on Fish Genetics into his/her present university curriculum. * already has a degree in biology or in some other area and is interested in aquaculture or fisheries. * wants to get credit hours without attending a traditional classroom. * presently works in aquaculture or fisheries areas and needs knowledge of fish genetics for his/her professional development. What about tuition and fees? Tuition - Undergraduate (AQU 407) $1,224.00 Tuition - Graduate (AQU 507) $1,530.00 No additional fees. (Tuition and fees subject to change.)
Seventy-six students from 27 American states and nine foreign countries have taken the KSU Fish Genetics online course from 2002 to 2006. Student comments on Fish Genetics Online "I enjoyed the class. It was well organized and informative. This was my first Internet course and I was pleased." Shane Kornberg Cohutta Fisheries Center University of Georgia "I found your class very enjoyable and educative. If your class was not offered as an online class, I would never have had the opportunity to take it since Montana is a long ways from Kentucky. Thanks for opening up that opportunity." Shana Bernall Montana "I really enjoyed this course. I thought it was very well laid out and presented very clearly. For genetics, I think this is crucial. This was the first online course I've ever taken, and would recommend it to others." Colin Bornia Pacific Aquafarms California "Thanks so much for offering the genetics course online. It was a convenient, efficient way for me to learn this important information." Jan Dean Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery Louisiana "I enjoyed a lot this online course. It was a rich experience full of useful information that will help me in my professional work. I recommend it not only for the knowledge you can acquire, but for the instructor of the course who is an experienced geneticist." Betty Gamero Dept. of Oceanography National University Frederico Villarreal Lima, Peru "The course has been so informative and enriching." Paul Mwera Lake Harvest Aquaculture Zimbabwe "I enjoyed the course very much. I learned a great deal in the course and I think it will complement my plan of study and future plans." Jeffrey Jolley Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences South Dakota "I think this course has been very good. I have learned many things that will be beneficial for future fish genetics studies that occur here in Arkansas." Jonathan Stein Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Arkansas "I enjoyed this course. I hope others did also." Elizabeth Wyatt Undergraduate Student Wyoming "I have learned a lot in this course and have really enjoyed taking it." Steven Zimmerman Developmental Genetics Program New York University School of Medicine New York
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