Principles, methods, and techniques used in the identification
and sampling of freshwater and marine fisheries. Emphasis is on
hands-on experience in both field and laboratory settings.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students are assigned as group leaders and are
responsible for organizing groups and leading these groups in
field and laboratory exercises.
Athena Title
Fisheries Management Lab
Non-Traditional Format
Three overnight field trips will be required.
Prerequisite
BIOL 1108 and FISH(ECOL)(MARS)(WILD) 4300/6300
Corequisite
FISH 5360/7360
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will learn how to survey major methods of fisheries research and management involving people, aquatic habitats, and fish populations.
Students will learn basic identification, life history, and environmental requirements of major commercial and sport fishes.
Topical Outline
Pond Assessment - Meet at Whitehall Fish lab, wet-wading recommended
FISH LAB # 1 – Moronidae of North America
Electrofishing - Broad River (backpack shocker) - Waders required
FISH LAB #2 – Centrarchidae of North America
Clarks Hill Gill Netting – Reservoir Fisheries
Overnight trip to Altamaha River - (Trawling on the Anna)
Seining and safe handling of large fish: Population estimate of Catfish
