Group Horizontal HolderGeneral Course InformationCourse Availability: NowCourse Price: 50.00Learning Objectives: Koi Keepers enrolling in this course will become familiar with: Improving the basic biofilter Mechanical filtration Improving circulation Improving water clarity Temperature stratification Heating Koi ponds Heat pumps Pond Pumps Friction loss Reducing nitrate and phosphate Denitrifying media Anoxic filtration Ozone Dissolved organic carbon Air lifts Pond turnover rates Pond volume Good pond design Required Material: All students will need an email address and internet access to the K.O.I. website. Course Description: Our ponds are a limited volume of water. In order to successfully sustain, in a healthy condition, a large number of Koi, we have to re-cycle that water through filters (devices used to remove solids) and bioconverters (devices that remove chemicals). The purpose of the Advanced Filtration Course is to provide introduce advanced concepts about the how and why of the pond equipment used to improve water quality for Koi. Course Type: Level 3 - Advanced CoursesCourse Number: 303Instructor Bio: Syd MitchellCustomer Testimonials: Syd did a good job writing this toward the “enthusiastic” hobbyist. Enough science to be useful but not so much to be a cure for insomnia. My initial impression is he walked logically through the entire filtering process and explained in straight forward language each section of the course. Tests & CompletionAssignments and Tests: The course text is a document entitled Advanced Filtration by Syd Mitchell. A written test will be given at the end of the course via email. How and When to Contact the Instructor: In general the course will be conducted on a self-paced basis and students can ask questions any time via emails to the instructor. Questions and the request for the final test can be e-mailed to the instructor at: mankysanke@aol.com. If a student requests that certain information be kept confidential, then it may be re-phrased and presented to the class, if pertinent, but will respect the anonymity requests of the student. Completion requirements: To complete the course, assignments and the final exam must be emailed to the instructor by the specified dates. If additional time is desired, you must arrange this with the instructor. To complete this course, students must provide satisfactory answers on all exams within 12 months of the first instructor contact. It is the intention of K.O.I. to provide an email warning to the student if the course is incomplete and their tuition is about to expire provided. Date for Completion: The course must be completed within 12 months of the date the student was initially contacted by the instructor. Special exemptions may apply if the 12 months have expired. These will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If additional time is desired, 12-month extensions may be purchased for $25 for a single course or $50 for multiple courses. Students may request extensions from their Student Coordinator prior to the expiration of the time originally allotted to complete their course(s). If the student qualifies, the Student Coordinator will issue instructions on how to buy the extension at the K.O.I. Store. Grading Policy: Students will be given every reasonable opportunity to understand the answers to the exam questions. Students will be prompted for a more complete answer if their first attempt is insufficient. A score of 100% will be required to pass this course. Ethics and Rules that Apply to this Course: The K.O.I. policy in regards to the student code of conduct is clear. Cheating will not be tolerated. Students will be failed if they cheat. For those seeking certification, cheating or serious legal violations (relative to the activities with K.O.I.) will be grounds for non-certification or de-certification. CertificationCertifications: Continuing Certification Course Sign UpSign Up Link: 303 Advanced FiltrationBuy Reading Material Only: 303 RMO Advanced Filtration Reading Material OnlyGroup Savings: GROUP COURSE SPECIAL - for $50 Advanced Filtration for a group of 6 or more
