Classes for Fisheries | University of Alaska Southeast

2015 Spring Classes

FT Fisheries Tech

FT 111

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
39242	A	Joel Markis	SITKA Sun, Fri, Sat 9:00a - 5:00p 4/10 - 4/12

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $179 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39243	T90	Joel Markis	OT JNU Sun, Fri, Sat 9:00a - 5:00p 4/17 - 4/19

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $179 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39244	T91	Joel Markis	OT HOMER Sun, Fri, Sat 9:00a - 5:00p 4/24 - 4/26

Pass/Fail grading.

Class held in Kenai Alaska

Tuition and fees: $179 (additional charges may apply)

FT 120

Introduction to Fisheries of Alaska

3 CR

The principles, concepts and techniques of fisheries management, enhancement and rehabilitation in Alaska are reviewed in terms of the biological, economics, social, and political aspects. Topics include overviews of Alaska fishing gear and geographical areas of salmon, herring, bottom and invertebrate fisheries; management methods; enhancement and rehabilitation techniques, data collection and usage.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39250	T01	James Seeland	SC Wednesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

This local Sitka course is a stacked hybrid class with E-learning students. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the Internet. Additional information available at the course website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html or by calling toll free 800-478-6653.

Tuition and fees: $537 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39252	TD1	James Seeland	DIST ELIVE Wednesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Online meetings. Students may choose to listen to recorded sessions on their own (with instructor permission), or participate in real time online meetings. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the internet. Contact with instructor via Email and the Internet. Additional information available at the course website:

Tuition and fees: $577 (additional charges may apply)

FT 193P

ST: Independent Study

1 - 3 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
40079	TD2	James Seeland	DIST ELIVE 1/12 - 5/2

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees per credit hour: $179; $40 additional flat fee (additional charges may apply)

FT 193P

ST: Marine Policy Practicum

1 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
40078	TD1	Joel Markis	DIST ELIVE 1/12 - 1/30

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $219 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
40609	TD3	Joel Markis	DIST ELIVE 2/2 - 3/13

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $219 (additional charges may apply)

FT 193P

ST: Salmon Habitat Restoration

1 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
40996	T90	James Seeland	OT CRAIG 1/12 - 5/2

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $179 (additional charges may apply)

FT 193P

ST: Scientific Diving

2 CR

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
41171	T01	Joel Markis	SITKA All Week 9:00a - 5:00p 3/15 - 3/21

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $403 (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
39245	T01	Joel Markis	SC 110 Thursday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S273 or co-enrollment.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $537 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39246	TD1	Joel Markis	DIST ELIVE Thursday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S273 or co-enrollment.

Online meetings. Students may choose to listen to recorded sessions on their own (with instructor permission), or participate in real time online meetings. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the internet. Contact with instructor via Email and the internet. Additional information available at the course website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html.

Tuition and fees: $577 (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
39260	T01	James Seeland	SC Tuesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S122

This local Sitka course is a stacked hybrid class with E-learning students. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the internet. Additional information available at the course website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html.

Tuition and fees: $537 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39261	TD1	James Seeland	DIST ELIVE Tuesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S122

This course is a stacked hybrid class with local Sitka students. Students participate in real time online meetings as scheduled. Web based, online meetings. Students may choose to listen to recorded sessions on their own (with instructor permission), or participate in real time online meetings. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the internet. Contact with instructor via Email and the internet. Additional information available at the course website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html.

Tuition and fees: $577 (additional charges may apply)

FT 270

Introduction to Limnology

3 CR

The principles, concepts and techniques of limnology sampling in association with fisheries research, management and enhancement are presented in a technical application format. Topics include physical and biological characteristics of freshwater systems, and data collection, management and interpretation.

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39248	TD1	Megan Gahl	DIST ELIVE Wednesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: MATH S105 or MATH S107 or STAT 107, and ENGL S111, and FT S120

Online meetings. Students may choose to listen to recorded sessions on their own (with instructor permission), or participate in real time online meetings. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the Internet. Contact with instructor via Email and the Internet . Additional information available at the course website: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html or by calling toll free 800-478-6653.

Tuition and fees: $577 (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
40074	T01	Joel Markis	SC Tuesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite: ENGL S111 and either COMM S111 or COMM S235.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $537 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
40075	TD1	Joel Markis	DIST ELIVE Tuesday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite: ENGL S111 and either COMM S111 or COMM S235.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $577 (additional charges may apply)

FT 273

Fundamentals of Fisheries Biology

4 CR

An introduction to the major groups of fishes with particular emphasis on fishes of the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Lecture, laboratory, and field work will introduce students to fin fish and shell fish. 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
39262	T01	Reid Brewer	SC Monday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S120 or instructor permission.

This local Sitka class is stacked with e-learning students.

Tuition and fees: $756 (additional charges may apply)

CRN	SECTION	INSTRUCTOR	MEETS
39267	TD1	Reid Brewer	DIST ELIVE Monday 5:00p - 7:30p 1/12 - 5/2

Prerequisite: FT S120 or instructor permission.

This course is a stacked hybrid class with local Sitka students. Students participate in real time online meetings as scheduled. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone, and the Internet, and a digital camera. Go to http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html to get started in your distance class.

Tuition and fees: $756 (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
40042	T01	Reid Brewer	SITKA 1/12 - 5/2

No notes

Tuition and fees per credit hour: $179; (additional charges may apply)

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