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College of the Redwoods
CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE
DEPARTMENT AND COURSE NUMBER: AQUA 41
DEGREE APPLICABLE
NON-DEGREE APPLICABLE
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered):_________________
COURSE TITLE: APPLIED NORTHCOAST FISHERIES
LECTURE HOURS: 2.0
LAB HOURS: 3.0
PREREQUISITE: NONE
UNITS: 3.0
Eligibility for: Engl l50
Math 105
Request for exception attached ____
CO-REQUISITE: NONE
GRADING STANDARD:
Letter Grade Only
TRANSFERABILITY:
CSUS
Articulation with UC requested
None
CR/NC Only
Grade/CR/NC Option
Maximum Class Size_30
Repeatable:
Yes
No Max No.Units ___
Max No. Enrollments____
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
An in-depth study of the aquatic ecosystems in relation to anadromous salmonids and other anadromous
and resident fishes of Northcoast streams and lagoons. To include physical, chemical and biological
factors of coastal watershed ecosystems from the headwaters to the estuary. Emphasis will be placed on
familiarization with stream survey techniques and related fisheries agency criterion. An introduction to
habitat restoration theory and application will also be included.
NOTE:
COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate
some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or
skills to be attained as a result, of completing this course. For degree-applicable courses, include
objectives in the area of “critical thinking.”
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Identify Northcoast fishes and their role in the ecosystem.
2.
Analyze aquatic ecosystems through field study.
a.
Food webs
b.
Nutrient cycles
3.
Acquaint themselves with area streams and lagoons for further study and enjoyment.
4.
Understand the importance of coastal fisheries enhancement through study and participation at
unique seawater salmon facilities.
5.
Determine ripeness of fish at spawning time.
6.
Spawn, fertilize, and incubate fish eggs and rear resultant juveniles.
7.
Apply knowledge gained to stream enhancement concepts.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
1.
Identification1 life histories life cycles ecological factors
affecting fish survival, water quality requirements
8.5%
2.
Stream survey: little CR Creek, Salmon Creek, Eel River.
10.0%
3.
Aquatic ecosystems, food webs, nutrient cycles.
4.5%
4.
Stream survey: Eel River estuary, Little River.
10.0%
5.
Stream morphology, management concepts, and techniques
4.5%
6.
In-stream enhancement, structure construction, field trip
to area stream enhancement projects.
7.5%
7.
Fish biology and physiology (midterm review.) Anatomy
through dissection, stream survey Mad River.
11.0%
8.
Anadramous fisheries concepts and enhancement techniques.
4.5%
9.
Field trip to Mad River Hatchery at spawning time, stream
survey Van Duzen River.
6.0%
10.
Artificial propagation of wild and domestic fish (spawn check.)
6.0%
11.
Fish population dynamics and management techniques (survey
Big Lagoon, Stone Lagoon.)
11.0%
12.
Seawater rearing considerations and techniques.
2.0%
13.
Field trip freshwater spawning station, survey King Salmon ponds.
8.5%
15.
Check possible spawning and incubation.
6.0%
100%
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APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS: (Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended,
including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Required
(1) McClanes Guide to Freshwater Fishes on North America, A.S, McClane, Holt/Rinehart/Winston
(1974)
(2) Guide to the Study of Freshwater Biology, Needham & Needhan, Holden Day (1981)
(3) Anadramous Fishes of California, Donald Frye, Jr., State of Calif. Resource Agency, Department of
Fish and Game, (1976)
(4) Trout and Salmon Culture, Leitritz and Lewis, CAL Fish Bulletin 164, Agriculture Sciences, University
of Calif., Berkeley (1976)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
Yes. Basis for determination:
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Chair, or
Branch Coordinator, or Center Dean)
OR
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
No. Request for Exception
If no text or a below college level text is used in a degree applicable course, a Request for Exception form
must be completed and a rationale provided. This request for exception will be approved or denied by the
Curriculum Committee.
METHODS TO MEASURE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
Please check where appropriate; however, a degree applicable course must have a minimum of one
response in category 1, 2, or . If category 1 is not checked, the department must explain why substantial
writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
1. substantial writing assignments, including:
essay exam(s)
term or other paper(s)
written homework
reading report(s)
laboratory report(s)
other (specify) DATA
COMPILATION AND ANALYSIS_
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate
because:
The course is primarily computational in nature.
The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
Other rationale (explain)__________________________________________
2. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
quizzes
homework problems
laboratory report(s)
field work
other (specify)_______
3. Skill demonstrations, including:
class performance(s)
other (specify)____
4. Objective examinations, including:
multiple choice
completion
field work
performance exam(s)
true/false
other (specify) Data Analysis
matching items
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
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REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class will be doing the following:
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum,
concert, debate, meeting, etc.)
Field trips
Other (specify)____________________________
COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be
completed for non-degree applicable courses. Describe how the course requires students to
independently analyze synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and
assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Because much of the course content revolves around field study of coastal fisheries, students must
have good observational skills be able to collect, record and analyze data of alI facets of natural
ecosystems as well as apply technology relevant toward maintaining and enhancing and restoring
resource populations vital to the fisheries. Many real life problems exist with the coastal fisheries and
students must be able to determine the problems and what can be done to solve those problems as
well as plan for the future of a healthy fisheries.
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
1. Final exam
2. Midterm exam
3. Written report
4. Quizzes
5. Participation
GRADE SCALE: 90-100 = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D, 0-59 = F
% OF GRADE
25 %
25 %
20 %
20 %
10 %