This course introduces the student to the wide array of tools to assess and monitor fish populations, communities, and habitat. Students will gain experience using passive and active fish sampling gear, and learn basic approaches to assessing physical habitat and water quality. Standardized sampling as a basis for collecting scientifically-sound data and as a means to gather reliable data for long-term monitoring will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to statistical methods used to quantify population size, age and growth, recruitment and year-class strength, and mortality. Advanced topics will include diet analysis, linear growth modeling, bioenergetics modeling, and biotelemetry. In addition, students will explore methods used by the profession to gather information on human users of fisheries resources, which will include development and use creel surveys. Computer use will be a strong component in this course. Prerequisites: BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General Education Requirements: AR-I, QP-I, and WC-I
Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 Or FWS 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 3.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00