Fisheries
Fisheries courses are offered at both the Fairbanks Campus and at the UAF Juneau Center, School of Fisheries and Ocean Science. Those offered only at Fairbanks are identified by the initial F following the course number. Courses offered only at Juneau are identified by the initial J following the course number. The frequency of offering is identified by location for those courses offered at both Fairbanks and Juneau.FISH 101 3
Credits
Introduction to Fisheries
A survey of the values, habitats, biology, ecology and
management of fishes with particular reference to Alaskan fisheries and issues.
(3 + 0) Offered Fairbanks, Spring; Offered Juneau, Alternate Fall
FISH 261-F 3
Credits
Introduction to Seafood Science and Nutrition
Application of scientific and engineering principles in the
harvesting, processing, preservation and marketing of Alaska's rich fisheries
resources. For sophomore-level natural sciences/environmental studies students.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 105 or BIOL 105X or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Fall
FISH 336-J 3
Credits
Introduction to Aquaculture
The contribution of Alaska's aquaculture industries, salmon
ocean ranching, shellfish mariculture and kelp mariculture to the world's
increasingly important aquaculture production. Survey of worldwide production,
introduction to production systems and familiarization with Alaskan systems.
Team taught by SFOS specialists and featuring invited lecturers, laboratory
demonstrations and field trips. (Prerequisites: BIOL 106X. Next offered:
2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 381 3
Credits
Biology of Commercially Important Salmonid Fishes
Biology, life history and ecology of economically valuable
salmonids. Management of salmonid fisheries. (Prerequisite: BIOL 106X.)
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 382 4
Credits
Biology of Commercially Important Marine Fishes
Review of the major marine fish resources of Alaska.
Taxonomy, distribution, life history and ecological relationships of marine
fishes, with emphasis on demersal fishes, early life history and the effects of
fisheries on stocks. (Prerequisite: BIOL 106X.) (3 + 0) Offered As
Demand Warrants
FISH 383 4
Credits
Biology of Commercially Important Invertebrates
Topics include the taxonomy, morphology, physiology and
ecology of commercially important invertebrates. History of the management and
fishery for the major species presented. Emphasis on Alaskan species.
(Prerequisite: BIOL 106X.) (3 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 388 3
Credits
Marine and Freshwater Fishes of Alaska (n)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 388)
Biology of the marine and freshwater fishes of Alaska
including their evolutionary relationships, biogeography, life-history,
ecology, behavior and importance to people. (Prerequisites: BIOL 105X and 106X
or permission of instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring
FISH 400W 3
Credits
Fisheries Science
(Cross-listed with NRM 400W)
The subject of fishery science is reviewed to reflect the
emerging concept of a study area integrated over a broad sweep of disciplines:
oceanography, limnology, marine biology, fish population dynamics, aquaculture,
economics, processing, product quality and development and marketing.
Demonstrates how such different subjects have feedback loops to one another and
stresses the science fundamentals involved. (Prerequisites: ENGL 111X; ENGL
211X or ENGL 213X or permission of instructor; and one 200-level biology class.
Co-requisite: STAT 200 [STAT 373-J].) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
FISH 401W,O/2 3 Credits
Fisheries Management
(Cross-listed with NRM 401W,O/2)
Principles, concepts and techniques of fisheries management
in terms of their biological, economic, social and political aspects. Topics
are stocking and introductions, habitat manipulation, sustainable yield,
regulation, management organizations and their responsibilities. Examples of
several fisheries are used to clarify concepts and practices. (Prerequisite:
BIOL 271; COMM 131X or 141X; ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X or permission of
instructor. Next offered Juneau: 2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Fairbanks
Alternate Spring; Offered Juneau Alternate Fall
FISH 418-J 4
Credits
Renewable Resource Management Systems
Develops abilities to recognize, process and apply critical
information in the management of renewable resources by examples from Alaskan
fisheries. The computer as a primary tool of resource management.
(Prerequisite: STAT 200 [STAT 373-J]. STAT 401 recommended. Next offered:
2007-08.) (4 + 0) Offered Alternate Fall
FISH 420-J 3
Credits
Modeling, Simulation and Ecological Theory
Introduction to formal models (mathematical, graphical and
simulation) in fisheries and ecology. Nature and uses of modeling approaches;
choice of assumptions; simulation techniques and model verification; examples
and case histories (Prerequisites: MATH 200X, BIOL 271 (BIOL 281-J.)
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 421-J 4
Credits
Fisheries Population Dynamics
Review and analysis of the major quantitative techniques
available for assessing and predicting the status of fish populations.
Demonstration and use of field and laboratory techniques and model
verification; examples and case histories. (Prerequisite: STAT 200 [STAT
373-J]. FISH 418 recommended. Next offered: 2007-08.) (4 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 427 4
Credits
Ichthyology (n)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 427)
Major groups of fishes, emphasizing fishes of northwestern
North America. Classification structure, evolution, general biology and
importance to man. (Prerequisites: BIOL 317. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(3 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 436-J 3
Credits
Salmon Culture
Biology and technology of artificial propagation of
salmonids. Reproduction, embryology, growth, nutrition, genetics and pathology
of salmonids in both extensive (sea ranching) and intensive rearing systems.
Bioengineering of incubators, rearing containers, water diversion systems and
other related topics. Laboratory exercises in measuring effects of
environmental characteristics on development and growth of salmon.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 222 [BIOL 209-J],
CHEM 106X, FISH 381.)
FISH 445-J 3
Credits
Sampling Methods in Fisheries
A review of standard and specialized sampling techniques in
aquatic habitats. Basic sampling theory and statistical consideration,
demonstrations, use of field laboratory techniques, shipboard sampling.
(Prerequisite: STAT 200 [STAT 373-J]. Next offered: 2007-08.)
(2 + 2) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 450 3
Credits
Practicum in Fisheries: Fisheries Observer Program
Receive practical experience as a fisheries biologist onboard
an Alaska commercial fishing vessel doing independent work at sea as an agent
for the National Marine Fisheries Service or the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game. Simultaneous to credit, the student/observer would be under contract and
receive reimbursement for deployment. May be repeated for additional credit
during different deployments as observer. (Prerequisites: STAT 200 or
permission of instructor.) (0 + variable) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 460-K 3-6 Credits
Food Science and Technology Internship (n)
(Cross-listed with FSN 460-K)
A combination of traditional and industrial training
opportunities. Assigned required readings and discussion of appropriate topics
in food science and technology. Information applied during hands-on experience
in a food processing plant. Discussion includes fundamental information and
solutions to industrial problems. Faculty mentor assigned to each intern.
Required written evaluation of internship. 30 hours in-plant work experience
for 12-24 weeks. (Prerequisites: 16 credits in natural sciences, MATH 200X
or MATH 272X or permission of instructor.) Course offered only in Kodiak.
(1 + 0 + 3) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 601-F 3
Credits
Quantitative Fishery Science
(2 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 602 3
Credits
Advanced Fisheries Management
(2+3) Offered Fairbanks,
Alternate Spring; Offered Juneau, Alternate Fall
FISH 612-J 4
Credits
Fish Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is an applied science that deals with
maintaining and restoring threatened populations. Includes theoretical
foundations of conservation biology and the practical lessons gained from
studying historical conservation efforts. Emphasis on case studies.
(3 + 2) Offered Alternate Fall
FISH 612-J 4
Credits
Fish Conservation Biology
Conservation biology is an applied science that deals with
maintaining and restoring threatened populations. Includes theoretical
foundations of conservation biology and the practical lessons gained from
studying historical conservation efforts. Emphasis on case studies.(Next
offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 2) Offered Alternate Fall
FISH 615 3
Credits
Fish Bioenergetics
The fundamentals of bioenergetics as they apply to sub-arctic
fish. Basic components of fish growth, energy requirements and energy storage.
An analysis of energy required to survive, feed and reproduce successfully.
Ecosystem-level trophodynamics and their role in individual as well as
population success; the use of biomass and energy-based models to quantify fish
growth, consumption rates, biomass removals and assimilation efficiencies; and
developing bioenergetic models. Course offered in Kodiak and via
videoconference in Fairbanks and Juneau. (3 + 0)
FISH 622-J 4
Credits
Advanced Fish Population Dynamics II
Modeling of fish recruitment, individual growth and
fecundity. Population models and assessment techniques for age- and
length-structured populations. Biological reference points and management
strategies derived from population and harvesting parameters. Computer lab work
and homework with data from actual and simulated populations. (Prerequisite:
FISH 621.) (3 + 2) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 625 3
Credits
Analysis of Vertebrate Population Survival
and Movement
(Cross-listed with WLF 625)
Contemporary methods of estimation of fundamental population parameters,
survival and movement, with their implications for management. Focus will be on
assumptions and methodology of estimation techniques. State-of-the-art computer
applications will be employed in laboratory exercises of actual and simulated
data. (Prerequisites: BIOL 271 and an advanced course in statistics. Next
offered:
2006-07.) (2 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 630-J 2
Credits
Natural Resource Modeling
A hands-on introduction to the techniques and issues involved
in modeling natural resources. A weekly 1-hour lecture will be followed by a
computer laboratory exercise based on the day's topic. Grades will be based on
an individual modeling project related to each student's graduate research.
(Prerequisites: FISH 421, STAT 401 or equivalents. Next offered: 2006-07.)
(1 + 3) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 633-J 3
Credits
Pacific Salmon Life Histories
Life history patterns of species and stocks of Pacific salmon
compared. Evolutionary models to explain the variety of patterns. Effects of
human activities on species and stock; conservation of salmon resources.
Discussion and analysis of readings from the literature. (Prerequisite: FISH
427. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 3) Offered Alternate Fall
FISH 650 3
Credits
Fish Ecology
(Cross-listed with BIOL 650)
The ecology of fish is examined from the community aspect.
Current literature on inter- and intraspecific relationships, influence of the
environment on community structure, behavior and production is emphasized.
(Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.) (2 + 3) Offered Fairbanks,
Alternate Fall; Offered Juneau, As Demand Warrants
FISH 651-J 4
Credits
Fishery Genetics
Application of genetics to fisheries. Focus on Alaskan
fisheries including introduction to the theory of electrophoresis, stock separation,
population genetics and quantitative genetics. (Next offered:
2006-07.) (4 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 653-J 3
Credits
Zooplankton Ecology
(Cross-listed with MSL 653-J)
Survey of marine zooplankton including processes and
variables which influence their production and dynamics. Emphasis on the
northeast Pacific ocean zooplankton community. Field and lab methods for
sampling include fixing, preserving, subsampling, identifying and quantifying
zooplankton collections. Laboratory techniques for culture of zooplankton
include physiological measurements of bioenergetic parameters. (Prerequisites:
invertebrate zoology course, MSL 610, or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2007-08.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
FISH 654-J 3
Credits
Benthic Ecology
(Cross-listed with MSL 654-J)
Ecology of marine benthos, from subtidal to hadal zone.
Methods of collecting, sorting, narcotizing, preserving and analyzing benthic
assemblages, including video analytical techniques from submersibles and ROV's.
Hydrothermal vent and cold seep assemblages. Physiology/energetics of benthic
organisms, including animal-sediment relationships, feeding, reproduction and
growth. Depth, spatial and latitudinal distribution patterns. (Prerequisites:
Invertebrate zoology course, marine biology course, or permission of
instructor. Next offered: 2006-07.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Spring
FISH 661-F 3
Credits
Seafood Processing and Preservation
(Cross-listed with FSN 661-K)
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 662-F 3
Credits
Seafood Composition and Analysis
(Cross-listed with FSN 662-K)
(3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
FISH 666-J 3
Credits
Biological Assessment in Fisheries and Aquatic Environments
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring