FW 302 BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF MARINE MAMMALS (4)
An examination of the biology of whales, pinnipeds, and other marine mammals, including general adaptations to a marine existence; systematics and biogeography; reproduction; diving physiology; communication and echolocation; feeding and migratory behavior; and marine mammal/human interactions; including conservation issues. CROSSLISTED as BI 302. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center OR online through Ecampus.
PREREQS:
One year of introductory biology is mandatory.
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FW 407 SEMINAR (1-16)
Graded P/N. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FW 420 ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE FISHES (3)
A lecture and lab course that covers the ecology of marine fishes and important ecological principles that guide conservation and management. Life history, behavior, habitat, community dynamics and ecosystem processes are emphasized, along with alternative management strategies. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
FW 320 or equivalent population dynamics class and ichthyology is recommended.
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FW 421 AQUATIC BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS (4)
An overview of the background, theory, evolution, ecology, politics and conservation of invasions by introduced species in aquatic environments. CROSSLISTED as BI 421. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
One year of university-level biology.
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FW 426 COASTAL ECOLOGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5)
Study of the ecology and management of coastal marine and freshwater ecosystems as well as natural resources, emphasizing experimental (participatory) learning in a field station setting. Lec/lab. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
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FW 431 DYNAMICS OF MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (4)
Strategies of marine fishery management. A synthesis of the principles of population dynamics for single- and multi-species systems from the viewpoint of a marine resource manager. Offered alternate years. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
BI 370 or BI 371
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FW 441 INTRODUCTION TO GROUP PROBLEM SOLVING (1)
Introduction to group dynamics, problem analysis and problem solving paradigms. Students will form groups, select problem area and faculty/resource professional mentors, and develop an initial work plan to follow in FW 442 and FW 443. Each group will make an oral presentation of their problem and initial plan on a fisheries and/or wildlife topic. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center and Corvallis campus.
PREREQS:
FW 441, FW 442, and FW 443 must be taken in sequence.
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FW 442 PROBLEM DEFINITION AND ANALYSIS IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (2)
Student groups working with mentors will define the problem selected in FW 441, collect and review relevant information, and develop a problem analysis plan on a fisheries and/or wildlife topic. Finalized plans will be presented at an open forum at the end of the term. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center and Corvallis campus.
PREREQS:
FW 441
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FW 443 PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (3)
Student groups will collect additional information as needed, analyze the information, and synthesize a resolution for the problem on a fisheries and/or wildlife topic. Groups will prepare a final written report and a poster to be presented at a senior project fair. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center and Corvallis campus.
PREREQS:
FW 442
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FW 444 PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND RESOLUTION IN FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (3)
Student groups will collect information, analyze the information, and synthesize a resolution to a problem on a fisheries and/or wildlife topic. Groups will prepare a final written report and a poster to be presented at a Senior Project Fair. (Writing Intensive Course).
PREREQS:
FW 441 and FW 442
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FW 455 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF MARINE FISH STOCKS (3)
Field sampling of economically relevant marine fish stocks. Laboratory analysis of biological samples and computer modeling of data using general stock assessment techniques. Lec/lab. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
FM 315 and FW 316 is recommended.
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FW 465 MARINE FISHERIES (4)
A global perspective on commercial fish and shellfish harvesting with emphasis on fishing technology and policy issues. Offered alternate years. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
FW 315
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FW 494 DISEASES AND PARASITES OF MARINE AND ANADROMOUS FISHES (3)
Emphasis on interactions between marine/anadromous fishes, disease-causing agents, and ecological conditions under which disease agents may limit populations in the marine environment. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
6 credits of upper-division biology.
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FW 497 AQUACULTURE (3)
Principles and practices for the aquaculture of fish, shellfish, and algae. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center. (Writing Intensive Course.)
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division biology.
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FW 498 AQUACULTURE LABORATORY (3)
Biology and culture requirements of fish, shellfish, and algae. Emphasis on laboratory culture techniques and practical experience in handling organisms. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division biology.
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FW 507 SEMINAR (1-16)
Selected Topics. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center and Corvallis campus.
This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.
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FW 520 ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE FISHES (3)
A lecture and lab course that covers the ecology of marine fishes and important ecological principles that guide conservation and management. Life history, behavior, habitat, community dynamics and ecosystem processes are emphasized, along with alternative management strategies. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
FW 320 or equivalent population dynamics class and ichthyology.
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FW 521 AQUATIC BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS (4)
An overview of the background, theory, evolution, ecology, politics and conservation of invasions by introduced species in aquatic environments. CROSSLISTED as BI 421. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
One year of university-level biology.
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FW 526 COASTAL ECOLOGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5)
Study of the ecology and management of coastal marine and freshwater ecosystems as well as natural resources, emphasizing experimental (participatory) learning in a field station setting. Lec/lab. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
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FW 531 DYNAMICS OF MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (4)
Strategies of marine fishery management. A synthesis of the principles of population dynamics for single- and multi-species systems from the viewpoint of a marine resource manager. Offered alternate years. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
BI 370 or BI 371
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FW 555 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF MARINE FISH STOCKS (3)
Field sampling of economically relevant marine fish stocks. Laboratory analysis of biological samples and computer modeling of data using general stock assessment techniques. Lec/lab. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
FW 316 and FW 316 are recommended.
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FW 565 MARINE FISHERIES (4)
A global perspective on commercial fish and shellfish harvesting with emphasis on fishing technology and policy issues. Offered alternate years. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
FW 315
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FW 590 COASTAL POPULATION GENETICS AND CONSERVATION (6)
Hands-on application of molecular population genetics in coastal fishery management and conservation, study design, DNA extraction, PCR, analysis techniques, paper review and write-up. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
BI 311 or equivalent introductory genetics course.
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FW 594 DISEASES AND PARASITES OF MARINE FISHES AND INVERTEBRATES (3)
Emphasis on interactions between marine/anadromous fishes, disease-causing agents, and ecological conditions under which disease agents may limit populations in the marine environment. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
6 credits of upper-division biology.
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FW 597 AQUACULTURE (3)
Principles and practices for the aquaculture of fish, shellfish, and algae. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division biology.
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FW 598 AQUACULTURE LABORATORY (3)
Biology and culture requirements of fish, shellfish, and algae. Emphasis on laboratory culture techniques and practical experience in handling organisms. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center.
PREREQS:
9 credits of upper-division biology.
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