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2014 Spring Classes

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FT Fisheries Tech

FT 210
Fields Methods/Safety in Fisheries Technology
4 CR
Presents common sampling and monitoring techniques and parameters utilized by fish technicians in Southeast Alaska fisheries. Provides instruction on field safety and survival techniques. Introduces nets, stream survey techniques, inter-tidal assessment techniques, fish counts, habitat assessment, data collection, recording and presentation techniques. Students will have the opportunity to try techniques in a field setting.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
39003 TD1 James Seeland
DIST ELIVE
Wednesday
5:00p - 7:30p
1/13 - 5/3

Prerequisite: MATH S105, MATH S107, or STAT S107. Corequisite: FT S273.

Order books at MBS Direct. Go to http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html to get started in your class.

Tuition and fees: $744 (additional charges may apply)

FT 222
Fin Fish 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
39005 TD1 James Seeland
DIST ELIVE
Tuesday
5:00p - 7:30p
1/13 - 5/3

Prerequisite: FT S122

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 e-mail and the Internet. Additional information available at the course website: www.uas.alaska.edu/online or by calling toll free 800-478-6653. Go to MBS Direct to order books.

Tuition and fees: $568 (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
39006 TD1 Megan Gahl
DIST ELIVE
Thursday
5:00p - 7:30p
1/13 - 5/3

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

Order books at MBS Direct. Go to http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html to get started in your class.

Tuition and fees: $568 (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 Southeast Alaska.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
39014 TD1 Reid Brewer
DIST ELIVE
Monday
5:00p - 7:30p
1/13 - 5/3

Prerequisite: FT S120. Corequisite: COMM S111 and ENGL S111

Order books at MBS Direct. Go to http://www.uas.alaska.edu/sitka/support/learning.html to get started in your class.

Tuition and fees: $744 (additional charges may apply)


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2013 Summer Classes

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FT Fisheries Tech

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
53445 T01
SITKA
5/20 - 8/10

No notes

Tuition and fees per credit hour: $173; (additional charges may apply)


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2013 Fall Classes

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FT Fisheries Tech

FT 110
Fundamentals of Fisheries Oceanography
3 CR
An overview of the ocean environment with emphasis on processes that support fisheries productivity. Introduces fundamental concepts and principles of oceanography including major geological, chemical, physical and processes that occur in the world's oceans. Concepts will be presented in light of the interrelatedness of these disciplines and how they shape marine productivity. Human uses of fisheries and current issues in oceanography will be addressed.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
80463 TD1 Valerie Barber
DIST ELIVE
Monday
4:30p - 7:20p
9/3 - 12/14

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 the instructor via e-mail and the Internet. Additional information available at the course website: www.uas.alaska.edu/online or by calling: 800-478-6653.

Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)

FT 110
Fundamentals of Fisheries Oceanography
3 CR
An overview of the ocean environment with emphasis on processes that support fisheries productivity. Introduces fundamental concepts and principles of oceanography including major geological, chemical, physical and processes that occur in the world's oceans. Concepts will be presented in light of the interrelatedness of these disciplines and how they shape marine productivity. Human uses of fisheries and current issues in oceanography will be addressed.
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
81503 TP1 Benjamin Carney
JDHS
9/3 - 12/14

No notes

Tuition and fees: $75 (additional charges may apply)

FT 120
Fisheries of Southeast Alaska
3 CR
The principles, concepts and techniques of fisheries management, enhancement and rehabilitation in Southeast Alaska are reviewed in terms of the biological, economics, social, and political aspects. Topics include overviews of Southeast 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
80464 TD1 James Seeland
DIST ELIVE
Wednesday
4:30p - 7:20p
9/3 - 12/14

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 e-mail and the Internet. Additional information available at the course website: www.uas.alaska.edu/online or by calling: 800-478-6653.

Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)

FT 122
Fin Fish 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
80467 TD1 James Seeland
DIST ELIVE
Tuesday
4:30p - 7:20p
9/3 - 12/14

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: www.uas.alaska.edu/online or by calling: 800-478-6653.

Tuition and fees: $568 (additional charges may apply)

FT 193P
ST: Finfish Culture Tech Lab
2 CR
CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
81819 T01 James Seeland
SITKA
Mon - Thu
8:00a - 5:00p
10/28 - 10/31

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $352 (additional charges may apply)

CRN SECTION INSTRUCTOR MEETS
81980 T02 James Seeland
SITKA
Mon - Thu
8:00a - 5:00p
10/28 - 10/31

Pass/Fail grading.

No notes

Tuition and fees: $477 (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
80468 TD1 William Davidson
DIST WEB
9/3 - 12/14

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

No notes

Tuition and fees: $568 (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
81104 T01 Reid Brewer
SITKA
9/3 - 12/14

No notes

Tuition and fees per credit hour: $176; (additional charges may apply)


 
 

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