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    MRSC A135 - Aquarium Water Quality

    Recent Professors
    Mary Blasius
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    24–32 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    MRSC A120 or concurrent enrollment.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MRSC A135
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    An understanding of basic water quality is fundamental to the ability to properly care for marine organisms in an aquarium setting. This course focuses on the chemical processes and equipment that influence aquarium water quality parameters. Students will be required to evaluate aquarium water parameters as well as identify and demonstrate various methods of influencing those parameters. Course content will emphasize work experience in the OCC Aquarium and successful completion of the course may qualify students to take a national aquarium water quality technician certification exam.
    Usually Held
    Wed 4:30pm–5:20pm, Wed 1:00pm–2:10pm