Group Horizontal HolderGeneral Course InformationCourse Availability: Taking Sign-Ups for Next AvailabilityCourse Price: 50.00Learning Objectives: Koi Keepers enrolling in this course will learn more about: The basics of fish nutrition How and why feeding fish differs from feeding mammalian pets The specifics of Koi rations, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and the various feed additives available How to choose a diet and feed it correctly Required Material: All students will need an email address and internet access. Course Description: This course is open to any Koi Keeper who wants to learn more about Koi Nutrition. It is recommended that those enrolling in this course have some knowledge about Koi physiology and Koi nutrition. This would be considered an advanced level course. This course is about nutrition in general and the specifics of feeding Koi in particular. There is detailed discussion about the differences of feeding in an aquatic environment, and how this environment dictates healthy nutrition and feeding practices. There is good reference to the anatomy and physiology and how food is utilized by Koi. NOTE: This course has specific start and end dates! To pass, you must complete your course by the specified end date! NEXT CLASS Beginning February 20, 2023. Here was the schedule for a Previous Course Offering in 2022. April 4th Start date April 11th Assignment 1 due April 18th Assignment 2 due April 25th Assignment 3 due May 2nd Assignment 4 due May 9th Assignment 5 due May 16th Assignment 6 due May 23rd Final exam due Course Type: Level 3 - Advanced CoursesCourse Number: 314Instructor Bio: Syd MitchellCourse Start Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023 (All day)Enrollment Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (All day)Customer Testimonials: Tests & CompletionAssignments and Tests: The course text contains 6 chapters. There is a written assignment at the end of each chapter. An open book final exam will be sent by email. There is a final exam as well. All students must complete the course during the scheduled period, and keep up with weekly assignments. How and When to Contact the Instructor: Questions can be emailed to the instructor. Completion requirements: To complete the course, all homework and the final exam must be emailed to the instructor by the specified dates. To pass, you must complete your course by the specified end date! Below is a sample schedule used in 2022. April 4th Start date April 11th Assignment 1 due April 18th Assignment 2 due April 25th Assignment 3 due May 2nd Assignment 4 due May 9th Assignment 5 due May 16th Assignment 6 due May 23rd Final exam due Date for Completion: The course must be completed by the posted schedule date. if a student has extraordinary circumstances and cannot complete all work by the scheduled date, they may be allowed to complete during the next offering of the course, at the discretion of the instructor. No refunds will be issued. To pass, you must complete your course by the specified end date! Below is a sample schedule used in 2022. April 4th Start date April 11th Assignment 1 due April 18th Assignment 2 due April 25th Assignment 3 due May 2nd Assignment 4 due May 9th Assignment 5 due May 16th Assignment 6 due May 23rd Final exam due Grading Policy: This course will be graded on a "pass/try again" basis. Students will be given every reasonable opportunity to understand the homework and exam questions. Students will be prompted for a more complete answer if their first attempt is insufficient. It is expected that everyone will master the material. 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: 314 How & Why of Koi Nutrition Sign Up Steps To Expect: Students must enroll before the start date of the course. After completing payment through the K.O.I. web site store, they will be contacted by the student coordinator and their instructor. Students are expected to have completed any pre-requisites in advance, and to understand and be commited to working and completing the course withing the time limits.
