WILD 473 - Fisheries Ecology & Management

4 Credit(s)

This course focuses on principles of fisheries science, highlighting applied fish ecology and management practices. Emphasis is placed on current Montana fisheries science issues in the context of regional, national and international fisheries topics. A portion of the course is taught in the field and laboratory collaboratively with professional fisheries biologists and managers to facilitate student exposure to fisheries techniques, research, and management projects. Student learning outcomes are assessed through participation in course activities and performance on assignments such as quizzes, data analyses, techniques presentations, professional development activities, and a fisheries management project. $275 Course Fee.

Prerequisite(s): BIOB 170 or BIOE 370 ); any 100-level or higher M or STAT, and junior/senior standing; or c/i.
(fall/odd-numbered years)