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MSL F640—Fisheries Oceanography

Details

Department: Marine Science and Limnology (MSL)
Course Number: MSL F640
Credits: 4.0
Grading Type: Letter
Prerequisites: MSL 620 and 650 or permission of instructor; recommended FISH 400,O/2.

MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR MSL 692-FISHERIES OCEANOGRAPHY BLACKBOARD.

Description

Oceanography of marine processes affecting commercially important fisheries (finfish and shellfish). Interactions between fisheries resources and physical, biological, geological and chemical oceanography, as well as climatological, and meteorological conditions. Topics include recruitment, transport, natural mortality, predator-prey relationships, competition, distribution and abundance. Emphasis is on early life history of fishes. Applications to world's commercial fisheries are cited.

Offerings for Fall 2009

Section F01

CRN: 86266
Semester: Fall 2009
Campus: Fairbanks
Start/End Date: September 3–December 12

Textbook: Dynamic Marine Ecosystems, Author: Mann & Lazier ISBN No:

Days Times Room & Building Instructor
M 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. 214 O'Neill Norcross, Brenda [webpage] [e-mail]
R 3:40 p.m.–5:40 p.m. 214 O'Neill Norcross, Brenda [webpage] [e-mail]

Section FJ1

CRN: 86267
Semester: Fall 2009
Campus: Juneau
Start/End Date: September 3–December 12

Textbook: Dynamic Marine Ecosystems, Author: Mann & Lazier ISBN No:

Days Times Room & Building Instructor
M 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. 212 Lena Point Norcross, Brenda [webpage] [e-mail]
R 3:40 p.m.–5:40 p.m. 212 Lena Point Norcross, Brenda [webpage] [e-mail]

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