Koi Pond Filtration

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Course Availability:

Now

Course Price:

25.00

Learning Objectives:

Koi Keepers enrolling in this course will become familiar with:

The terminology used when discussing the design parameters and functionality of filters and bioconverters
Principles and practicalities of circulation and flow rates
Mechanical and biological filtration and how to achieve efficient systems
The biology behind bioconversion
The mechanisms behind mechanical filtration
Filtration and pond maintenance

Required Material:

All students will need an email address and internet access to the K.O.I. websites

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 remove chemicals). The purpose of the Filtration Course is to provide the concepts of the pond equipment used to remove the unwanted substances such as carbon dioxide, solids and nitrogen waste products then adding in vital oxygen. This course provides information on the ever evolving filtration and bioconverter technology without promoting a specific design concept. This course will cover the essential maintenance of filters and bioconverters and will help students develop an ability to analyze pond filtration problems.

Course Type:

Level 2 - Certified Koi Keeper (CKK) Courses

Pond Science Certification Courses

Course Number:

203

Instructor Bio:

Monte McQuade

Customer Testimonials:

Excellent course. Pertinent topics that are well-presented.

This course covered all aspects of filtration, in depth, and was very helpful. I would have liked more info on rotary drum filters.

This was a fun course that had all of the necessary information in the text, no looking around for answers elsewhere. The scenarios at the end of the test were good practice, but the photos did not come through. I found out that there are photos for the observations in the questions later, but I still could finish the test with the info provided. A very thorough, informative course.

Lots of good information, definitely learned a lot in this chapter and can put this to use in my own pond. Great writer and responds back with test results quickly.

This was very informative, it was way more in depth than I expected and the test questions helped reinforce the material. I liked the essay format of the test as well.

Tests & Completion

Assignments and Tests:

The course text is a document entitled Filtration by Chris Neaves. 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: montwila@comcast.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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, both the weekly 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.

Certification

Certifications:

Certified Koi Keeper (CKK)

K.O.I. Pond Science

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Buy Reading Material Only:

203 RMO Filtration

Once you have purchased a course individually or as a certification package, you can expect:

1. The store website will send you an email confirming your purchase

2. KOI Student Coordinator will send you an email regarding KOI courses

3. Instructor(s) for each course will send you an email regarding courses you have purchased.

4. For a package of courses (e.g. 9-course CKK package), courses can be taken in any order. Respond to the Instructor’s email for the course you want to start with. As you finish each course, respond to the instructor’s email for each consecutive course. Optionally you can take more than one course at a time, communicating by email with the Instructors.

5. The reading material for each course will be either:

downloaded from the KOI website – follow the download instructions in the email you receive from the instructor, or;

for some courses a you will receive a book from the KOI store shortly after your purchase.

6. If you have any questions or problems, contact the instructor or the Student Coordinator: Mary Nielson - hulali8@icloud.com

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