FWS 395 - Wildlife and Fisheries Externship

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours d.b.a The student obtains fisheries or wildlife research or management experience with an organization such as a governmental agency or private conservation/environmental group. A sponsoring supervisor in the organization provides a written work plan of the student's activities before the externship begins. The student identifies a faculty mentor at PSC to approve the work plan. The student must secure approval from his/her mentor and advisor prior to registering for the externship. During the externship the student keeps a log. Upon completion of the externship, the student submits a written report and an oral presentation. The student's supervisor suggests a grade to the faculty mentor who assigns a final pass/fail grade. See the Fisheries and Wildlife Externship Approval Form for more information. Credit hours will be determined based on the breadth and depth of the work experience. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102) and GPA of 2.0 or greater.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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