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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
The study of birds with special emphasis on anatomy, physiology, life histories and identification of birds common to Western New York. Lecture and laboratory work supplemented by several field trips, including early morning bird observations. Trips to selected local birding areas are required. (Also listed as BIO 225.) BIO 121, 122, or permission of instructor. S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
Fisheries Management stresses the relationship between humans, fish and their environments Students are introduced to the principles of fishery management including, history, theory, and management strategies. The importance of habitat management, and population dynamics and their interactions are explored Management strategies will be introduced through case studies of selected fisheries. S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course shall be to provide students with field and travel experiences relative to their course work in Natural Resources Conservation. This expedition course, to different areas of the country, will emphasize identification and natural history of birds, mammals, reptiles, plants, and a variety of ecological communities Students will be provided with opportunities to observe employment opportunities in conservation and gain experience in camping and group travel. Examples of travel experiences include trips to: Florida Everglades, Wilderness Alaska, Costa Rican Rainforests, and various National Parks. JP/SU
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course will provide intensive classroom and some field experience in wildlife management theory including: population dynamics, mortality, natality, and the relationship between wildlife and their habitats. Practical techniques used for aging, sexing, marking, trapping, and transferring game and non-game wildlife will be presented. Rearing and releasing endangered and game species, habitat evaluation, nuisance control, and wildlife population estimation techniques will be discussed. F
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in the multi-disciplinary field of environmental planning. Techniques used to identify, inventory, and evaluate natural resources are examined. Local case studies, regulatory laws, and the environmental decision-making process are reviewed Topics are developed further through assigned readings and classroom discussions. Students put concepts into use with realistic projects involving local environmental land use issues. (Also listed as ENV 217.) F
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide second year students enrolled in the AAS Fisheries Technology degree in-depth exposure to fish culture practices and techniques. Students will review historic and current status of fish culture in the United States and the world. Culture methods, data collection, egg take, incubation, and fry hatching of walleye (Sander vitreus) cultured at the FLCC Muller Field Station Fish Culture and Aquatic Research Center will be emphasized. Trips to other culture facilities will add to the student experience. Essential factors involving water quality, fish health, nutrition, species requirements, system design, equipment, and advanced re-circulation aquaculture systems will be studied. This is a hands-on course. CON 219 or permission of instructor. S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students enrolled in the A.A.S. Fisheries Technology degree program as an introduction to aquaculture practices and techniques Students are exposed to both the historic and current status of aquaculture. Emphasis is placed on culture methods, fish handling, and data collection techniques Walleye cultured at the FLCC Muller Field Station, Fish Culture and Aquatic Research Center will be collected and stocked. Trips to other culture facilities will expose students to different culturing techniques. Factors of water quality, fish health and nutrition, system designs, and advances in Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS) will be investigated. F
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to glaciation emphasizing historic events within the Finger Lakes region. The mechanics of glacial motion, erosion, and deposition will be studied and then used to interpret our modern landscape. Students will be introduced to the technique of air photo interpretation. Our modern biodiversity and distributional patterns of organisms will be related to postglacial events. Scenic values associated with glacial landscapes will be a focal point of the class field trips (Also listed as SCI 220.) S
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0.00 - 1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with specialization in an area related to their occupational or educational interest and to provide students the opportunity to become more familiar with conservation and horticulture practices. Topics typically involve a field component and may be held as a residential course at the Muller Field Station. (Also listed as HRT 221) B
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with specialization in an area related to their occupational or educational interest and to provide students the opportunity to become more familiar with conservation and horticulture practices. Topics typically involve a field component and may be held as a residential course at the Muller Field Station. (Also listed as HRT 222) B
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