WFSC 425 Marine Fisheries

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.

Survey of fisheries for marine vertebrates and invertebrates primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic with special emphasis being directed to their biology, economics and management.

WFSC 457 Wildlife Ecotoxicology

Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.

Approaches used to identify, evaluate and manage ecological risks of chemicals on aquatic and terrestrial environments; emphasis on methods useful to assess effects of contaminants on ecosystems; testing techniques, site assessment and monitoring procedures, regulatory requirements and field and laboratory techniques.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in RENR 205, or CHEM 101, or approval of instructor.