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3.00 Credits
A study of the art and science of wildlife management, including Topics pertinent to understanding wildlife populations, their habitats, their ecology and management. Laboratories emphasize identification and life histories of principle North American mammals and game birds, specimen preparation, collection techniques, cover mapping , and habitat manipulation. Prerequisites: NATR 101 or permission of the instructor 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), spring semester These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.
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This course involves students working in an approved job in the natural resources industry, usually during the summer session. A journal, supervisor evaluation and comprehensive written report are required and upon completion of the internship. Prerequisite: Completion of one semester in Natural Resources and permission of instructor 4 credits (12 weeks, 480 hours minimum), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
A study of the physical, chemical and biological interactions of freshwater environments throughout Central New York. Includes Ecology, Origins, communities and populations of lakes, streams, wetlands, and estuaries, and aquatic invasive species. Laboratories include identification of aquatic plants,invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, habitat assessment, wetland delineation, and the use of bioindicators. Field studies are conducted on local streams, lakes and wetlands. Prerequisite: NATR 101 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), fall semester These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the morphology, biology, ecology, behavior, and taxonomy of fishes. Strong emphasis is placed on the identification of New York's common freshwater and estuarine fish species. Other topics include fisheries management and biology, and the application of seines, trap nets, gill nets, and electroshocking fishing gear. Prerequisite: NATR 101 or permission of the instructor 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), spring semester These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Capstone course in the Aquaculture series, dealing with the development and maintenance of hygienic culture facilities. The course progresses from disease and diagnostic theory, through pathogenic and parasitic agents, to chemical and cultural means of disease prevention and eradication. Laboratory exercises include necroptic and microbiologic techniques, pathogen and parasite identification, and chemotherapeutic treatments. Prerequisites: NATR 150, NATR 252, BIOL 235, or permission of instructor 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), spring semester These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced methods in aquaculture, including fish handling, incubation and early-rearing of fish stocks, and water quality management. Prerequisite: NATR 156 1 credit, fall or spring semester
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3.00 Credits
In this continuation of the Aquaculture Practicum series, the student assumes the role of a fish hatchery crew supervisor. In supervising the daily routine of work crews, the student develops mentoring and leadership skills. Additional competency is developed in grow-out, harvesting, fish sales, and delivery. Prerequisite: NATR 256 1 credit, fall or spring semester
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3.00 Credits
Final course in the Aquaculture Practicum series. Students will continue to develop and apply mentoring and leadership skills in the management of the Morrisville State College Aquaculture Center. AP IV students will plan and implement work schedules of AP I-III students, conduct performance evaluations, determine feed orders and supply budgets, and develop long-range strategic plans for the AQ Center. Prerequisite: NATR 257 1 credit, fall or spring
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the ground work for developing and initiating a research project in the aquatic sciences. Students will progress through the steps of conceiving and conducting background research, formulating research objectives, developing a research methodology, and initiating data collection. The efforts of this course will culminate in NATR 289 Research in Aquatic Science II. Prerequisites: Aquaculture and Aquatic Science major AND permission of instructor 1 credit (approximately 4 hours/week independent research, 60 hours total), fall or spring semester
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the continuation of the research project initiated in research in aquatic science I. Students will progress through the steps of data collection and analysis, data description and summarization, synthesis of conclusion and presentation of results. The course will culminate in an oral, conference-type research presentation. Prerequisite: Research in Aquatic Science I and permission of the instructor 1 credit (approximately 4 hours/week independent research, 60 hours total), fall or spring semester
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