AQUA 204 Fisheries II

This course builds on introductory fisheries concepts, focusing on applied management strategies and conservation practices. Students gain experiences with intermediate field methods such as mark-recapture studies and creel surveys. Emphasis is placed on analyzing data, evaluating management strategies, and communicating findings through professional reports and presentations.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

Prerequisite

Instructor permission

AQUA 204Fisheries II

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor permission

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course builds on introductory fisheries concepts, focusing on applied management strategies and conservation practices. Students gain experiences with intermediate field methods such as mark-recapture studies and creel surveys. Emphasis is placed on analyzing data, evaluating management strategies, and communicating findings through professional reports and presentations.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Compare and evaluate fisheries management tools such as harvest regulations, stocking, and hatcheries.
• Conduct intermediate field methods and explain their applications and limitations
• Analyze fish population data using basic statistical and modeling approaches
• Propose strategies for habitat conservation or restoration that integrate western and indigenous ecological sciences
• Evaluate real-world management scenarios and discuss sensitive topics in a professional manner.
• Prepare professional reports and oral presentations summarizing fieldwork, data analysis, and management recommendations

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies