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2017 Summer Classes

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FT Fisheries Tech

FT 111
Fisheries Management Techniques Lab
1 CR
Hands-on approach to common sampling and monitoring techniques and parameters utilized by fish technicians in Alaska fisheries. Sampling techniques include setting minnow traps, beach seining, plankton sampling, habitat assessment, and data collection. Graded Pass/Fail.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51734 T01 Joel Markis
Sitka
Wed, Thu, Fri
8:00a - 5:00p
5/30 - 6/1

Pass/Fail grading.

Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Students will need rubber boots and rain gear, waders are recommend. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $310 (additional charges may apply)

FT 120
Fisheries of Alaska
3 CR
Explores the biology, fisheries, management, and research of various Alaskan fisheries throughout the state. Each week students will focus on a different portion of the state to learn about a different fishery. Fuest lecturers will emphasize the importance of research and current issues in their respective regions. Recommended for students looking to better understand how Alaska fisheries are unique.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51721 TD1 Reid Brewer
Distance Ed
5/14 - 8/4

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $805 (additional charges may apply)

FT 122
Alaska Salmon Culture I
3 CR
The first course of a two semester sequence which introduces students to the principles, concepts and methods used in the production of Pacific Salmon with an emphasis on modern fish culture techniques used by Alaskan producers. Addresses all aspects of fry and smolt production. Topics include water quality, brood stock management, egg collection and incubation, egg and live fish transport, fresh and saltwater rearing techniques, feeding practices, growth, record keeping and fish health management.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51722 TD1 Staff
Distance Ed
5/14 - 8/4

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on a iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $805 (additional charges may apply)

FT 211
Fisheries Management Techniques
3 CR
Presents common sampling and monitoring techniques and parameters utilized by fish technicians in Alaska fisheries. Provides instruction on field safety and survival techniques. Introduces students to nets, stream survey techniques, intertidal assessment, fish counts, habitat assessment, and data collection, recording, and presentation.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51723 TD1 Joel Markis
Distance Ed
5/14 - 8/4

Prerequisite: FT S274 or concurrent enrollment, or former FT S273.

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $805 (additional charges may apply)

FT 222
Alaska Salmon Culture II
3 CR
The second course of a two semester sequence which introduces students to the principles, concepts and methods used in the production of Pacific salmon with an emphasis on modern fish culture techniques used by Alaska producers. Methods used to enhance and rehabilitate the five species of Pacific salmon harvested in the commercial, sport and subsistence fisheries of Alaska and Northwestern United States will be covered in detail. Provides students with understanding of regulations and guidelines established by the state of Alaska to administer salmon enhancement programs through private non-profit aquaculture association.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51724 TD1 Staff
Distance Ed
5/14 - 8/4

Prerequisite: FT S122

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $805 (additional charges may apply)

FT 272
Fisheries Management, Law and Economics
3 CR
An overview of fishery management techniques, principles and concepts; state, federal and international laws that affect fisheries; and fundamentals of fishery economic principles. Emphasis on the biological, economic, social, and political aspects of fisheries management. Examples from the Pacific Northwest will be used to highlight management techniques.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51725 TD1 Joel Markis
Distance Ed
5/14 - 8/4

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite (may be concurrent): WRTG S111 and either COMM S111 or COMM S235.

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $805 (additional charges may apply)

FT 274
Fisheries Biology
3 CR
An introduction to the major groups of fishes with particular emphasis on fishes of the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Introduces students to finfish and shellfish. Identification and classification, anatomy and physiology, age and growth, reproduction and behavior will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on commercially important fish species of Alaska.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51726 TD1 Reid Brewer
Distance Ed
5/14 - 8/4

Prerequisite: FT S120 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval.

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $805 (additional charges may apply)

FT 291
Fisheries Technology Internship
1 - 6 CR
Work in an approved fisheries agency or natural resource based industry with a fisheries emphasis. The student is to be supervised by a senior employee of the agency in cooperation with the faculty advisor.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
51727 TD1 Reid Brewer
Arranged
5/14 - 8/4

Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Initial communication at the start of the semester to develop contract paperwork for internship. Students will check in monthly with instructor. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees per credit hour: $235; (additional charges may apply)

 
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2017 Fall Classes

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FT Fisheries Tech

FT 120
Fisheries of Alaska
3 CR
Explores the biology, fisheries, management, and research of various Alaskan fisheries throughout the state. Each week students will focus on a different portion of the state to learn about a different fishery. Fuest lecturers will emphasize the importance of research and current issues in their respective regions. Recommended for students looking to better understand how Alaska fisheries are unique.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76799 T01 Reid Brewer
Sitka Campus
Tuesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76800 TD1 Reid Brewer
Distance Ed COLL
Tuesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76803 TD2 Reid Brewer
Distance Ed
8/27 - 12/15

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an Pad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $676 (additional charges may apply)

FT 188
Basic Scuba Diving
3 CR
Students will learn the basic skills to be an Open Water and Dry Suit SCUBA diver. This course consists of instruction in classroom, pool, and ocean settings and covers diving theory with respect to physics, physiology, and safe diving practices. Students that complete this course will be certified with the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) as an Open Water Diver and a Dry Suit Diver specialty. Students must complete a 200 yards swim and survival float for 10 minutes. Pass/Fail grading.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76837 T01 Joel Markis,
Reid Brewer
Sitka Campus 115
Thursday
6:00p - 9:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Pass/Fail grading.

Students will learn the basic skills to be an Open Water SCUBA diver. This course consists of instruction in classroom, pool and ocean settings and covers diving theory with respect to physics, physiology, and safe diving practices. Students that complete this course will be certified with the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) as an Open Water Diver and a Dry Suit Diver specialty. Must be 15 yrs. old for certification. Students must be able to: Swim 200 yds without stopping, tread water/float for 10mins. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $1140 (additional charges may apply)

FT 189
Advanced Scuba Diving
1 CR
The PADI Advanced SCUBA Diver course is comprised of five different adventure dives beyond basic SCUBA certification. An Adventure Dive concentrates on a particular activity or skill within the realm of scuba and may include boat diving, naturalist diving, night diving or any of 26 dives to choose from. Dry Suit diving, deep diving (60 feet) and navigation diving are required, but the remaining two are based on student interest and local availability. To complete this certification course, students must complete all of the bookwork, pool dives and ocean dives required by PADI. Pass/Fail grading.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
77115 T01 Joel Markis,
Reid Brewer
Sitka Campus 115
Thursday
6:00p - 9:00p
11/29 - 12/2
Arranged
Sun, Fri, Sat
11/29 - 12/2

Prerequisite: Open Water certification from a nationally recognized SCUBA education organization (PADI, NAUI, etc.).

Pass/Fail grading.

Students must have or be taking Open Water SCUBA diving certification. Minimum age 15 as required by PADI. The PADI Advanced SCUBA Diver course is comprised of five different adventure dives beyond basic SCUBA certification. An Adventure Dive concentrates on a particular activity or skill within the realm of scuba and may include boat diving, naturalist diving, night diving or any of 26 dives to choose from. Dry Suit diving, deep diving (60 feet) and navigation diving are required, but the remaining two are based upon student interest and local availability. To complete this certification course, students must complete all of the bookwork, pool dives and ocean dives required by PADI. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $345 (additional charges may apply)

FT 211
Fisheries Management Techniques
3 CR
Presents common sampling and monitoring techniques and parameters utilized by fish technicians in Alaska fisheries. Provides instruction on field safety and survival techniques. Introduces students to nets, stream survey techniques, intertidal assessment, fish counts, habitat assessment, and data collection, recording, and presentation.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76842 T01 Joel Markis
Sitka Campus
Tuesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S274 or concurrent enrollment, or former FT S273.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76843 TD1 Joel Markis
Distance Ed COLL
Tuesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S274 or concurrent enrollment, or former FT S273.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76844 TD2 Joel Markis
Distance Ed
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S274 or concurrent enrollment, or former FT S273.

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $676 (additional charges may apply)

FT 272
Fisheries Management, Law and Economics
3 CR
An overview of fishery management techniques, principles and concepts; state, federal and international laws that affect fisheries; and fundamentals of fishery economic principles. Emphasis on the biological, economic, social, and political aspects of fisheries management. Examples from the Pacific Northwest will be used to highlight management techniques.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76850 T01 Joel Markis
Sitka Campus
Wednesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite (may be concurrent): WRTG S111 and either COMM S111 or COMM S235.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76851 TD1 Joel Markis
Distance Ed COLL
Wednesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite (may be concurrent): WRTG S111 and either COMM S111 or COMM S235.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76852 TD2 Joel Markis
Distance Ed
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite (may be concurrent): WRTG S111 and either COMM S111 or COMM S235.

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $676 (additional charges may apply)

FT 274
Fisheries Biology
3 CR
An introduction to the major groups of fishes with particular emphasis on fishes of the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Introduces students to finfish and shellfish. Identification and classification, anatomy and physiology, age and growth, reproduction and behavior will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on commercially important fish species of Alaska.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76866 T01 Reid Brewer
Sitka Campus
Wednesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S120 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76868 TD1 Reid Brewer
Distance Ed COLL
Wednesday
5:30p - 8:00p
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S120 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval.

For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $576 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76869 TD2 Reid Brewer
Distance Ed
8/27 - 12/15

Prerequisite: FT S120 or concurrent enrollment, or instructor approval.

This eLearning course is delivered entirely on an iPad. Students will be required to call in three times throughout the semester. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees: $676 (additional charges may apply)

FT 291
Fisheries Technology Internship
1 - 6 CR
Work in an approved fisheries agency or natural resource based industry with a fisheries emphasis. The student is to be supervised by a senior employee of the agency in cooperation with the faculty advisor.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
76888 TD1 Reid Brewer
Arranged
8/27 - 12/15

Requires access to a computer with Internet and e-mail. Initial communication at the start of the semester to develop contract paperwork for internship. Students will check in monthly with instructor. For more information students can go to: www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support.

Tuition and fees per credit hour: $245; (additional charges may apply)

 
 
 

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