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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.

FW 407 SEMINAR (1-16)

Graded P/N. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 16 credits.

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 OR online through Ecampus. PREREQS: One year of university-level biology.

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.

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 OR online through Ecampus. PREREQS: BI 370 or BI 371

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

FW 497 AQUACULTURE (3) WIC Core Course

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.

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.

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.

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. PREREQS: FW 320 or equivalent population dynamics class and ichthyology.

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. Taught at Hatfield Marine Science Center OR online through Ecampus. PREREQS: One year of university-level biology.

FW 526 COASTAL ECOLOGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5)

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 OR online through Ecampus. PREREQS: BI 370 or BI 371

FW 565 MARINE FISHERIES (4)

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.

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.

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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General Catalog & Schedule of Classes

FW Courses, Hatfield Marine Science Center

- Signifies that the course is offered in current or future terms.

- Signifies the course as a Baccalaureate Core Course.

- Signifies the course as a WIC Core Course.

- Signifies that fees may apply to the course.

- Include restriction.

- Exclude restriction.

- Prereq may be taken prior to or simultaneously with this course.