Program Overview

Introduction to the School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences

The School of Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences is one of the world's premier warm-water fisheries programs. As a student majoring in fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic sciences, you'll receive a strong foundation in chemistry, mathematics and biology while learning how to apply these subjects to managing fresh and saltwater aquatic resources.

Major Track Options

• Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Resource Management Major Option
• Marine Resources Management Major Option
• FAAS Pre-Vet Med & Pre-Professional Major Option

Major Curriculum Options & Requirements

Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Sciences Major Course Curriculum

• Fisheries, Aquaculture & Aquatic Resource Management Major Track Course Curriculum
• Marine Resources Management Major Track Course Curriculum
• FAAS Pre-Vet & Pre-Professional Major Track Course Curriculum

Core Curriculum & GE Outcomes

Career Opportunities

• Marine Biology
• Fish & Shellfish Farming
• Hatchery Management
• Fishery Management
• Fish & Seafood Production
• Pond Management
• Pond Design & Development
• Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
• Aquatic Resources Management
• Wetlands Conservation & Management

Research Areas

The school focuses on various research areas, including:

• Food Animal Systems
• Integrated Food & Human Health Systems
• Plant Production & Management Systems
• Sustainable Ecosystems & Renewable Resource Management
• Student Research

Graduate Degrees & Programs

The College of Agriculture offers several graduate degrees and programs, including:

• AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (Master's)
• ANIMAL SCIENCE (Master's, PHD)
• APPLIED ECONOMICS (PHD)
• BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING (Master's, PHD)
• CROP, SOIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Master's, PHD)
• Entomology (Master's, PHD)
• FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE & AQUATIC SCIENCES (Master's, PHD)
• FOOD SCIENCE (Master's, PHD)
• HORTICULTURE (Master's, PHD)
• PLANT PATHOLOGY (Master's, PHD)
• POULTRY SCIENCE (Master's, PHD)
• PUBLIC HORTICULTURE (Grad Cert)
• RURAL SOCIOLOGY (Master's)

Centers & Institutes

The College of Agriculture is home to several centers and institutes, including:

• Bee Center
• Center For Bioenergy & Bioproducts
• Hunger Solutions Institute
• National Poultry Technology Center
• Water Resources Center

AL Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES)

The AAES is a research institution that focuses on various areas, including:

• AAES Leadership
• Regional Centers
• Research News & Topics
• Variety Reports

Outreach Programs

The College of Agriculture offers several outreach programs, including:

• Global Programs
• Auburn Oaks
• E.T. York Lecturer Series
• AL Cooperative Extension
• The Market at Ag Heritage Park
• Ag Store