local natural and cultural ecosystems, discover local knowledge and wisdom, and use their research results to create new understandings and meanings. While the research experiences are limited to local sites and people, the methods learned can be applied locally anywhere. Credits: 3 Offered Semester I Prerequisites: Junior Status or Consent Alternate years Even
Aquaculture and Fisheries__________________________________________________________ AF 1003 International Aquaculture A survey course designed to introduce students to the wide diversity of aquatic organisms cultured for food, sport, and ornamental value. We will study aquaculture systems from different parts of the world and discuss some of the current research trends in the field. Credits: 3 Offered Semester I Prerequisites: None AF 2111 Systems Management in Aquaculture This is a course intended for familiarizing students in the aquaculture major with large-scale aquaculture systems, particularly the complex day-to-day operations. There will be no prescribed textbook; instead seventy-five percent of the course will be taught by technical experts in the field of aquaculture. The method of delivery will be in the form of guest lectures. Credits: 1 Offered Semester I Prerequisites: AF 1003 AF 2112 Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of Fish External anatomy, organs, and major systems of important fish species. These systems will also be dealt with at the cellular level. This course provides the basic background for both Fish Disease/Pathology and Applied Fish Physiology. Credits: 2 Offered Semester II Prerequisites: BI 1114 AF 3114 Principles of Aquaculture The mechanics of controlling biological and physical environment of aquatic organisms at the mass production scale is the subject matter covered in this course. Computer simulations of pond-stocking levels and feeding schedules as well as exercises in designing and siting hatchery and rearing facilities will be discussed in lecture and laboratory meetings. Two one-day field trips are planned. Credits: 4 Offered Semester II Prerequisites: BI 1114, BI 1124, AF 1003 Alternate years Odd AF 3313 Applied Fish Physiology The physiological basis for control and manipulation of fish reproduction and growth will be examined in this course. Lectures will briefly examine the hormone and enzyme systems of various fish families as they occur in a natural setting and develop in detail an understanding for the role these systems play in successful aquaculture. The use of diet additives, manipulated photoperiods, and hormone-induced spawning will be some of the topics discussed. Credits: 3 Offered Semester I Prerequisites: AF 2112 and either BI 3233 or BI 3254 Alternate years Odd AF 3324 Fisheries Science and Techniques Successful fish management is based on careful evaluation of fish populations. This course is designed to teach the methods of fish assessment, from sampling of individuals to evaluation of stock characteristics. Students will learn to use a variety of sampling gear and will become familiar with the analytical techniques of sample collection and processing. The second half of the course is devoted to fishery science, which means using the data collected to assess fish populations. Freshwater and marine fisheries are discussed, as well as the problems of both commercial and recreational fisheries. Laboratories emphasize fish collection, sample processing, and research planning. Long day trips can be expected. Two weekend trips will be planned.
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