NSCI 1061 - Salmon in Endangered Ecosystems

Institution:

University of Minnesota-Morris

Subject:

Description:

The natural history of salmon and the rivers they inhabit. Examination of how practices such as timber harvest, grazing of domestic livestock, and construction of hydropower dams have impacted river ecosystems and have contributed to the historic decline of salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest. There is an intensive field component to this course (about 2.5 weeks) in addition to in-class preparation and introduction of relevant concepts and background material.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.morris.umn.edu/

Phone Number:

(320) 589-6035

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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