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0.00 - 3.00 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 223) B
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of wildlife diseases and environmental contaminants which adversely affect the health of wildlife populations. Infectious and noninfectious wildlife diseases, as well as parasitology, will be explored through discussion, assignments, guest speakers, and the completion of a technical research paper. Students will then be able to apply knowledge of these topics to other aspects of environmental conservation including environmental chemistry, ecology, wildlife rehabilitation, and environmental law. BIO 121, BIO 122, CON 102 or permission of instructor. S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is an intensive, one-week session that gives the student in-depth experience in fish inventory methods, data interpretations, operation of water analysis equipment, navigation, and general vessel operation and maintenance The majority of class time will be in the field, allowing the student to gain hands-on training in fisheries management techniques. The class is divided into five daily modules The order in which the modules are taught are weather dependent; therefore, the starting and ending times will vary. Students should plan on being available from 6 a.m. to midnight each day. (Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade.) : permission of instructor. SU
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course will provide a practical guide to the optimum utilization of several acres of privately owned woodlands. Topics covered will include woodland values, tree identification, forest ecology, measurement and evaluation of forest products, forest management alternative, and wood space heating. Field instruction will emphasize chainsaw use and preparation of fuel wood, including felling, bucking, transportation, splitting, and seasoning. F
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to hydrology, stream ecology and sampling design Students will intensively study aquatic macroinvertebrate identification. Students will learn through field and laboratory experiences with data collected, analysis, and production of a final professional report : MAT 121, CSC 134, CSC 135 or permission of instructor. S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course is designed to explore New York State and Federal recreational law. Specific topics include: marine laws, parks, recreation and historical preservation law, Title 9, landowner liability, local municipalities and their role in recreational law. The history and philosophy of recreational law enforcement, including the responsibilities of state, federal, and local agencies will be discussed. S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course focuses on current and historical hunting, fishing, and land and forest laws of New York State as well as Federal laws that apply within the State. Descriptions of several careers in conservation law enforcement are stressed. In addition, students are given opportunities to apply fish and wildlife laws in real-life situations. Lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, take home projects, and an oral presentation from each student are the main methods of instruction. (Also listed as CJC 231.) F
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course will cover the main environmental laws and problems that deal with a wide range of conservationrecreation topics such as air pollution, SEQRA, environmental impact statements, water pollution, freshwater wetlands regulations, property rights and landowner liability, hazardous waste, medical waste, pesticide use, storage, and disposal. It is exclusive of the topics covered in CON 231, although the same text is used. (Also listed as CJC 232.) S
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course focuses on freshwater wetland types, hydrology, biochemistry, and community structure Wetland formation, succession, and recent history of wetland alteration are examined. Wetland values, delineation, management, restoration, and creation are discussed. Several field trips will be made to encourage hands-on experience. S
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
An introduction to the scientific study of inland waters, limnology concerns itself with all the factors that affect living populations within those waters Through lecture and field experiences, the student will become familiar with physical and chemical processes in water, especially those that have a direct effect on biological organisms. Standard methods and highly technical instrumentation will be used on board the college's educational vessel. A survey of life forms and identification skills will be emphasized as well as aquatic community structure and interactions. (Also listed as BIO 246.) F
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