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PWS 325

Fisheries and Wetlands Management

Plant and Wildlife Sciences College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Principles of fisheries and wetlands mangement, emphasizing managing fish populations and their diverse micro- and macro-habitats within the context of community and ecosystem dynamics. Case studies and models used to evaluate growth, recruitments, and mortality in age-structured populations in relationship to the dynamics of watershed and wetland landscapes.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Recommended

PWS 225 or equivalent

Title

Fishery and Wetlands Ecology

Learning Outcome

Understand ecological aspects of fisheries and wetland systems.

Title

Concept Integration

Learning Outcome

Integrate concepts taught in class to other ecological systems.

Title

Fishery and Wetlands Management

Learning Outcome

Learn important aspects of fisheries and wetland management.