Aquarium Science, B.S.
Created in conjunction with Oregon Coast Community College, this program combines core biology, business and general education classes taken at WOU with aquarium science classes taken at OCCC in Newport. Graduates will be prepared for careers as aquarists, aquatic biologists and keepers at businesses such as public zoos and aquariums, fish hatcheries, marine education centers, and state and federal natural resource agencies. Plus, you get to scuba dive
credits required for the Aquarium Science major
years of study at WOU
year of study at OCCC
%
of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU
Sample four-year degree plan
Learning outcomes
- Maintain, analyze, diagnose and repair aquarium life support systems and their components.
- Maintain healthy animals through proper set-up, monitoring and accepted animal husbandry practices.
- Work within a group to conceptualize, plan, construct and manage environments that promote the health of fishes and invertebrates.
Career opportunities
- Ornamental fish retailer
- Aquaculture technician
- Fish and game officer
- Aquarist/keeper
- Research scientist
Faculty
MICHAEL BALTZLEY
Professor, VP Academic Affairs/Provost
503-838-8832 | baltzlem@wou.edu | DFSC 114
ERIN BAUMGARTNER
Professor, Biology, Biology
503-838-8348 | baumgare@wou.edu | NS 117
PAUL DISNEY
Adjunct Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8546 | disneyp@wou.edu | WEST 208
MARK ELTON
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8359 | eltonm@wou.edu | WEST 107
GARETH HOPKINS
Associate Professor, Biology
503-838-9395 | hopkinsg@wou.edu | NS 021B
KEVEN MALKEWITZ
Professor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8718 | malkewik@wou.edu | WEST 203
JEFFREY MYERS
Professor, Earth and Environmental Science
503-838-8365 | myersj@wou.edu | NS 213A
RAJEEB POUDEL
Associate Professor, Business/Economics Division
poudelr@wou.edu
JENNIFER YANG
NTT Instructor, Business/Economics Division
503-838-8421 | yangj@wou.edu | WEST 201
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