Fisheries Science (ENV 460/ NRE 460)
General Information
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Dr. Edward Rutherford
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Ph.
663-3554 x104
Office
Hrs: Thur 9-12 or by appt.
Email:
[email protected]
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305 Museum Annex. Bldg.
Ph.
663-3554 x115
Office
Hrs: Wed 10-12 or by appt.
Email: [email protected]
Class Hours MWF 9-10, DANA 1024
Lab Wed. 2-5; DANA G556
Objectives:� Fisheries have operated for thousands of years,
and supply employment, food or recreation for most of the world�s population.�
The current state of the world�s fisheries is in crisis, as most fish
populations are fully or overexploited.� In
this class, you will study the history, management, population ecology, oceanography,
habitat, and economics of fisheries. Case studies will include examples of fisheries
from the
Homework
and lab exercises will reinforce theory from lecture.� Students will be asked to prepare a literature
review of a fishery or fishery problem, and read a novel or history that deals
with the subject.� In lab, students will
work in a group project to study a local fishery or fishery problem.�
Field trips include sampling local lakes and streams, visits to a fish
hatchery, and an overnight trip to
Grading:
2. Midterm Exam 25%
3. Final Exam 25%
4.
3-page Literature Review 15%
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5.�� Lab Project 20%