Fishery Resources Courses
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Lisette P. Waits, Dept. Head , Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Sciences (104 CNR Bldg. 83844-1136; phone 208/885-6434).
Prerequisite: Courses in this subject field that are numbered above 299 are not open to undergraduate students on academic probation.
Fish 102 The Fish and Wildlife Professions (1 cr)
Same as WLF 102. Orientation of students to the profession of fishery resources and wildlife resources: introduction to fish and wildlife faculty, review of fish and wildlife curriculum, awareness of career opportunities, employment procedures, associated job duties/responsibilities, job preparation, educational preparation, and management challenges in the Pacific Northwest. (Fall only)
Fish 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)
Fish 202 Fish & Wildlife Applications II (1 cr)
This two semester sequence (WLF201, Fish 202) of courses will introduce students to research questions and methods in fish and wildlife sciences, the culture and organization of potential state, federal and tribal employers and management challenges for fish and wildlife. The course will include an experiential learning field trip.
Prereq: NR 101 or Permission
Fish 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)
Fish 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)
Fish 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)
Fish 314 Fish Ecology (3 cr)
Examination of physical, chemical, and biological factors that affect fish populations and communities, with emphasis on environmental stressors. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)
Prereq: For 221, REM 221, or Biol 314
Fish 315 Fish Ecology Lab (1 cr)
Laboratory and field experience in fish ecology with emphasis on field techniques, laboratory experimentation, and habitat assessment. One weekend field trip and several day trips required. (Fall only)
Prereq: For 221, REM 221, or Biol 314
Coreq: Fish 314
Fish 316 Principles of Population Dynamics (2 cr)
Basic principles of population ecology of animals. Taught first half of semester. (Spring only)
Prereq: Fish 314 and Fish 315 with a grade of ‘C’ or better and For 221, REM 221, or Biol 314; or Permission
Fish 398 (s) Renewable Natural Resources Internship (cr arr)
Supervised field experience with an appropriate public or private agency. Reqd for cooperative education students. Graded P/F.
Prereq: Permission of department
Fish 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)
Fish 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)
Fish 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)
Fish 415 Limnology (4 cr)
Physical, chemical, and biological features of lakes and streams. Four 1-day field trips. (Fall only)
Prereq: Stat 251 and For 221, REM 221, or Biol 314
Fish 418 Fisheries Management (4 cr)
Gen Ed: Senior Experience
Techniques employed in sampling and application of principles toward managing recreational and commercial aquatic resources. Three lec and one 3-hr lab a wk; two weekend field trips. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall only)
Prereq: Fish 314 and Fish 481 and Stat 251
Fish 422 Concepts in Aquaculture (3 cr)
Concepts and methods of extensive and intensive aquaculture in warm water and cold water systems. Two field trips reqd (a 1-day and a 3-day field trip). Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
Prereq or Coreq: Fish 481
Fish 424 Fish Health Management (4 cr)
Epidemiology, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of infections and non-infectious diseases of free-living and confined finfish and shellfish. Two field trips reqd (a 1-day and a 3-day field trip). Recommended Preparation: Fish 422. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring only)
Prereq: Biol 250
Fish 430 Riparian Ecology and Management (3 cr)
Structure, function, and management of riparian ecosystems; interrelationships of terrestrial and aquatic components of riparian areas. 3 field trips. Special fee required. (Spring only)
Prereq: For 221, REM 221, or Biol 314
Fish 481 Ichthyology (4 cr)
Anatomy, taxonomy, physiology, genetics and zoogeography of fishes. Three lectures and one 3-hr lab per week. (Spring only).
Fish 483 Senior Project Presentation (1 cr)
See For 483.
Fish 485 Ecology and Conservation Biology Senior Project (1-3 cr, max 3)
See WLF 485.
Fish 495 (s) Seminar (1 cr)
Gen Ed: Senior Experience
Discuss integrating biological, social, political, economic, and philosophic aspects of problems in managing fishery resources. (Spring only)
Prereq: Senior standing
Fish 497 Senior Thesis (1-3 cr, max 6)
Preparation of thesis, exhibition, video, computer program, multimedia program, or other creative presentation based on research conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Prereq: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 in all college courses, completion of at least 90 credits, and permission of a faculty mentor
Fish 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)
For the individual student; conferences, library, field, or lab work.
Prereq: Senior standing, GPA 2.5, and Permission
Fish 500 Master's Research and Thesis (cr arr)
Fish 501 (s) Seminar (cr arr)
Major philosophy, management, and research problems of wildlands; presentation of individual studies on assigned topics. Graded P (pass)/F (fail).
Prereq: Permission
Fish 502 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)
Fish 503 (s) Workshop (cr arr)
Selected topics in the conservation and management of natural resources.
Prereq: Permission
Fish 504 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)
Fish 510 Advanced Fishery Management (3 cr)
Contemporary management of marine and freshwater fish and shellfish populations of the world. Approaches, factors and models used to manage commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries; and the policy interface of biological systems with governmental and social institutions. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Spring, Alt/yrs)
Fish 511 Fish Physiology (2 cr)
Principles and methods used to study vital organs, organ systems, growth, and reproduction of fishes; emphasis on osmoregulation, metabolism, endocrinology, and respiration. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall. Alt/yrs)
Prereq: Permission
Fish 515 Large River Fisheries (2 cr)
Management issues and problems in large river fisheries in North America and globally; importance of flood plains; ecological bases for management actions in large rivers; river fisheries in the context of multiple use of large rivers. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall, Alt/yrs)
Fish 521 Community Ecology (3 cr)
Introduction to literature and contemporary research into processes structuring ecological communities. Topics will encompass community ecology in a range of ecological systems and across trophic levels, including community impacts on ecosystem processes. (Fall/Alt/yrs)
Fish 525 Aquaculture in Relation to Wild Fish Populations (2 cr)
Historical and current relationships between wildness and domestication as it relates to fisheries management and aquaculture in mitigation and industry. Interactions between wild and hatchery-reared fishes, including salmon. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students. (Fall, alt/yrs)
Fish 530 Stream Ecology (3 cr)
Structure and function of running water ecosystems; principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology in streams and rivers. Three 1-day field trips reqd. (Fall, Alt/yrs)
Fish 540 Wetland Restoration (3 cr)
This web-based course contains modules covering wetland science, restoration ecology, freshwater restoration, coastal restoration, and monitoring/maintenance. The emphasis is on the science of wetland ecosystems and the applied ecology/practice of restoration, with additional consideration of cultural and socio-political contexts. Extensive readings, an assignment, and a study guide are required for each module. Students apply their learning in and contribute relevant professional experience to weekly online discussions. Students are also responsible for obtaining documentation of at least one wetland restoration site in their region and conducting a site visit in order to evaluate the success of the restoration project. A final exam (re-design of a failed restoration project) is administered online, with partial credit earned through discussion with an interdisciplinary team of classmates and the remaining credit earned through individual analysis and synthesis. (Fall only)
Prereq: Biol 114 and Biol 115 and For 221 or Biol 314 or Permission
Fish 598 (s) Internship (cr arr)
Fish 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (cr arr)
Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.
Prereq: Permission
Fish 600 Doctoral Research and Dissertation (cr arr)