FI101 Fishery Techniques I

Credits 4Fall

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; and MTH020; each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement above stated course levels; or instructor consent.

This course includes an introduction to the Fisheries Technology program as well as topics such as fisheries literature, identification of adult trout and salmon, spawning fish surveys, definition of a fishery, aquatic invasive species, knot tying, recreational creel, commercial fish surveys and an overview of fish culture operations. Limited to students with the Fisheries major. To change majors, email ar@mhcc.edu or call 503-491-7393.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Demonstrate use of basic GPS techniques for navigation and mapping.
2. Describe what a fishery is, what the roles of fisheries management and research are in a fishery, how to evaluate a fishery and how to sample a fishery.
3. Explore both historical and present Columbia River Basin fisheries management issues.
4. Explore techniques used to conduct recreational creel surveys and commercial fish surveys. Calculate some basic statistics such as CPUE and HPUE using recreational and/or commercial creel survey data.
5. Explore the problems associated with aquatic invasive species.
6. Observe and identify adult salmonids common in the Pacific Northwest and survey the spawning activity of wild salmonids.
7. Produce a journal of activities performed throughout the courses, personal observations about the activities, the topics covered, professionals introduced, specialized techniques used, etc.
8. Tie a variety of knots useful to fisheries workers as well as compare the differences and uses of various types of ropes
9. Use the MHCC library to find fisheries related periodicals and reference materials and demonstrate how to properly cite fisheries related literature.

FI102 Fishery Techniques II

Credits 4Winter

Registration Requirement: FI101 or instructor consent.

Topics covered include creel census techniques, net making and repair, how to read and interpret topographic maps, use of a compass, mapping of lakes and streams, use of fish anesthetics, various types of fish data collection techniques and using a variety of fish marking and tagging techniques in the campus fish hatchery.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Collect various types of fish data including lengths and weights as well as calculate fish condition factors from collected data
2. Construct and properly hang a net from scratch and repair nets using proper knots and techniques
3. Describe the techniques and chemicals used to anesthetize fish. Use approved fish anesthetics in the campus fish hatchery
4. Discuss and use various types of fish marking and tagging techniques
5. Discuss the concepts of lake morphometry
6. Examine the basic principles of creating and working with bathymetric maps
7. Participate in a basic creel survey on a water of choice
8. Produce a journal of activities performed throughout the courses, personal observations about the activities, the topics covered, professionals introduced, specialized techniques used, etc.
9. Read and interpret a topographic map and use a compass for navigation and mapping
10. Research and write a paper on a contemporary fisheries-related topic of relevance to the Pacific Northwest
11. Use GPS and computer software to create a map

FI103 Fishery Techniques III

Credits 4Spring

Registration Requirement: FI102 or instructor consent. Students must have a valid Oregon Boater's Education Card or equivalent.

A continuation of concepts introduced in FI102 with new topics covered such as the use of GPS, lake/pond mapping, pond management, population estimation, fish capture/sampling methods, plankton, aquatic insects, water quality, undesirable fish control, boats and boat handling, aquatic plants and their control.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Collect and identify aquatic benthic macroinvertebrates, collect water quality measurements and calculate stream discharge in a local waterway. Interpret the results and evaluate the overall health of the waterway
2. Collect, and quantify zooplankton in a local waterway
3. Demonstrate safe boat handling on a local waterway
4. Describe the concepts of what a watershed is and apply some basic watershed health evaluation techniques
5. Describe the techniques of undesirable fish control
6. Discuss the basics of fish population estimation and participate in a population estimation laboratory
7. Examine some common control methods for nuisance aquatic plants
8. Examine the basic principles of pond/small water body management
9. Perform various types of both passive and active fish capture methods
10. Produce a journal of activities performed throughout the courses, personal observations about the activities, the topics covered, professionals introduced, specialized techniques used, etc
11. Safely operate a backpack electrofisher in a local waterway to collect fish presence/absence data

FI111 Fish Biology I

Credits 4Fall

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090, or IECC201R and IECC201W; and MTH020; each with a grade of "C" or better, or placement above stated course levels; or instructor consent.

Elementary physical and chemical concepts as applied to life processes are covered, along with the external anatomy, classification, life histories and distribution of major fish of the Pacific Northwest. Limited to students with the Fisheries major. To change majors, email ar@mhcc.edu or call 503-491-7393.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Compare/contrast the life histories of various fish species
2. Demonstrate the use of a dichotomous key
3. Describe the basic model of the atom and its components
4. Describe the scientific method
5. Discuss what constitutes life
6. Identify the external features of fish
7. Identify the four macromolecules including their basic chemical compositions
8. ldentify fish to family based on external character¡stics

FI112 Fish Biology II

Credits 4Winter

Registration Requirement: FI111 or instructor consent.

This course is a continuation of FI111, further developing elementary physical and chemical concepts as applied to life processes. Fish anatomical and physiological concepts are discussed system by system.

Additional Course Fee: $20.00

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1. Describe the development of scales and calculate the age of a fish from scale samples
2. Describe the name, location, function of, tissues and organs associated with, and regulation of the skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory and respiratory system of fish
3. Discuss and apply biological theories and concepts of the cellular basis of life, including cell structure and function and the metabolic processes that affect cells and cell division

FI113 Fish Biology III

Credits 4Spring

Registration Requirement: FI112 or instructor consent.

Fish anatomical and physiological concepts are discussed system by system (a continuation from FI112). Included are discussions of both Mendelian and population genetics, as well as classification, identification and life history studies of the major invertebrates in the Pacific Northwest.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Describe the name, location, function of, tissues and organs associated with, and regulation of the swimbladder, urogenital system, osmoregulatory system, endocrine system, nervous system and sensory systems of fish
2. Discuss and apply biological theories and concepts of meiosis, genetics, inheritance and microevolutionary processes
3. Discuss the genetic implications of fish hatchery practices both within the hatchery system and wild fish populations
4. Explain the causes of tides and inter-tidal zonation
5. Recognize and describe the life cycle of various invertebrate phyla

FI201 Fish Husbandry I

Credits 6Fall

Registration Requirement: FI103 or instructor consent.

This course serves as an introduction to fish husbandry with a focus on salmonid fish culture. Topics typically covered include broodstock management and spawning methods, disinfection, incubation, development, shocking, sorting, enumeration and shipping methods of fish eggs, ponding and initial feeding of fish, as well as sampling methods and calculating feeding amounts.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Apply a working knowledge of fish egg incubation methods, egg development, disinfection, treatment, enumeration and sorting by participating in those activities during field trips to various state and federal fish hatcheries as well as in the campus fish hatchery
2. Apply a working knowledge of fish ponding and initial feeding time as well as calculating daily feed amounts and care of juvenile fish
3. Examine various methods and concepts related to broodstock management
4. Participate in field activities at various state and federal hatchery facilities related to brood fish selection and care as well as assist in spawning activities
5. Participate in taking various measurements of fish to evaluate growth performance and overall condition and interpret the results
6. Perform various maintenance and fish culture activities as a class and individually according to a developed schedulewhile working in the campus fish hatchery
7. Produce a journal of activities performed throughout the course, personal observations about the activities, topics covered, professionals introduced, specialized techniques used, etc
8. Raise a cohort of fish towards a production goal while working within groups in the campus fish hatchery

FI202 Fish Husbandry II

Credits 6Winter

Registration Requirement: FI201.

A continuation of the concepts introduced in FI201 with new topics such as fish nutrition and feeding methods, projecting growth of fish, fish sampling techniques, carrying capacities of various types of rearing units, hatchery water supply requirements and treatment methods, re-circulating aquaculture systems, hatchery effluent treatment and management, fish health management, disease treatment and design of a hatchery facility.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. "Apply a working knowledge of the basic water chemistry requirements as well as the physical requirements necessary to intensively and extensively rear fish with a focus on salmonids through discussion and measurement of water quality parameters in both the laboratory and campus fish hatchery
2. ""Apply the mathematical methods and concepts of determining feed amounts to """"feed the gain"""" as well as use a computer spreadsheet developed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to compute feed amounts based on a production goal""
3. Apply the principles of fish health management as well as use a variety of drugs and chemicals to treat various diseases as necessary. Calculate chemical and drug amounts for fish disease treatments using a variety of methods. Access the MSDS sheets appropriate to the chemicals being used in the laboratory and campus fish hatchery
4. Calculate the carrying capacities of various types of rearing units using a variety of methods
5. Discuss some basic facts and considerations related to the important viral, bacterial and protozoan diseases of salmonids in the Pacific Northwest
6. Employ the basics of salmonid nutrition, feed ingredients and feeding methods
7. Examine water treatment systems using the campus fish hatchery and field trips to various state and federal hatcheries as examples
8. Explore the principles of rearing fish in recirculation/reuse systems as well as the principles of hatchery effluent control and sampling
9. Participate in taking measurements of fish to calculate condition factors, specific growth rates, length frequencies and coefficients of variation and interpret the results
10. Perform various maintenance and fish culture activities as a class and individually according to a developed schedule while working in the campus fish hatchery
11. Produce a journal of activities performed throughout the courses, personal observations about the activities, the topics covered, professionals introduced, specialized techniques used, etc
12. Raise a cohort of fish towards a production goal while working within groups in the campus fish hatchery

FI203 Fish Husbandry III

Credits 3Spring

Registration Requirement: FI202.

A continuation of the concepts covered in FI201 and FI202 with new topics such as grading of fish, predation, harvest and transport of fish, as well as the culture of non-salmonid fish and shellfish, applying and interviewing for jobs are introduced. Several field trips are taken to visit a variety of state, federal and tribal facilities related to fish culture in the Pacific Northwest.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Discuss the history of fish culture worldwide, nationally and in the Pacific Northwest as well as current trends in world fisheries and landings and the importance of aquaculture in meeting the demand for fish and fish products worldwide in both writing and discussion
2. Examine some of the basic principles of the culture of selected non-salmonid fish and shellfish
3. Examine some of the contemporary issues surrounding aquaculture and the use of hatchery fish in fisheries management and stock recovery
4. Identify, calculate and analyze critical fish husbandry related parameters
5. Observe practices, equipment, facilities, etc. at various state, federal and tribal locations related to fish culture in the Pacific Northwest
6. Perform various maintenance and fish culture activities as a class and individually according to a developed schedule while working in the campus fish hatchery
7. Produce a journal of activities performed throughout the courses, personal observations about the activities, the topics covered, professionals introduced, specialized techniques used, etc
8. Raise a cohort of fish towards a production goal while working within groups in the campus fish hatchery
9. Relate the basic principles of grading fish, fish predation, fish handling, harvest and transport to a hatchery setting
10. Use standard fish necropsy methods to assess fish health and analyze the results

FI205 Fisheries Lab Techniques

Credits 2Spring

Registration Requirement: Acceptance into the Fisheries Technology program or instructor consent.

This course focuses on the teaching of laboratory skills and techniques that are used in the field of fish culture.

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1. Assess water quality levels and propose appropriate actions that would improve water quality conditions for fish
2. Calculate treatment levels for both standing bath and flow-through treatments
3. Calculate volumes and flow rates for various rearing environments for fish
4. Conduct appropriate water quality analysis, i.e., dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, etc.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of current pollution standards
6. Identify the hazards and utilize the proper handling of chemicals
7. Operate sampling equipment necessary to take appropriate measurements

FI207 Fisheries Data Analysis Techniques

Credits 4Fall

Registration Requirement: Acceptance into the Fisheries Technology program; and MTH058, MTH065 or equivalent.

This course will stress the importance of neatness and accuracy in recording scientific data. Basic data summarization and statistical concepts used in analyzing data are studied and practiced.

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1. Analyze frequencies using the chi-square test
2. Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for the mean, population proportions and population estimates
3. Define and apply the Central Limit Theorem to find probabilities of events described as sample means
4. Define and calculate the descriptive statistics for central tendency for various data sets
5. Define and calculate the descriptive statistics for dispersion for various data sets
6. Define correlation and assess whether or not there is significant correlation between two variables
7. Define discreet probability distributions and determine probabilities for events using binomial and Poisson probability distributions
8. Define the differences between populations and samples
9. Define the normal distribution and determine probabilities for normally distributed events
10. Determine the number of significant figures in a measurement or calculation and properly round results
11. Discuss and construct different types of frequency distributions in both table and graphical form
12. Discuss hypothesis testing and compare averages using statistical tests for one and two samples such as the F-test, z-test, t-test, and more than two samples using one-way ANOVA
13. Discuss measurement and sampling concepts, bias, precision and accuracy and the differences between continuous and discreet variables
14. Explain basic probability concepts
15. Explain simple regression and construct a straight line that best fits a series of ordered pairs of data. Calculate the coefficient of determination to measure the strength of a relationship and determine the percentage of variation in the y variable explained by a regression line
16. lnterpret the meaning of graphs and construct graphs that effectively represent data sets

FI211 Field Projects I

Credits 2Fall

Registration Requirement: FI103 or instructor consent.

This course is designed to provide the second-year student in Fisheries Technology an opportunity to plan, develop and carry out a study on their own initiative in the area of fisheries, describing the results in a technical manner. The students will use the skills they have acquired in class to accomplish this project. The project will generally be of the student's own choosing.

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1. Conduct a literature review applicable to the chosen area of study
2. Demonstrate proper citation format for fisheries related journals
3. Produce a project proposal for the chosen area of study. This will entail defining the objectives of the study, designing the methods and determining the materials required, estimating the time required to conduct the study and anticipating the possible complications that could occur during the course of the study as well as formulating a plan for dealing with those complications.

FI212 Field Projects II

Credits 2Winter

Registration Requirement: FI211.

Second course in a sequence designed to provide the second-year student in Fisheries Technology an opportunity to plan, develop and carry out a study on their own initiative in the area of fisheries, describing the results in a technical manner. Students use the skills they have acquired in class to accomplish this project. The project will generally be of the student's own choosing.

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1. Collect data on the project working within the plan set forth in the project proposal prepared in FI211
2. Discuss project expectations, progress on the project, and address problems, etc. by meeting with the instructor periodically throughout the term
3. Produce reports during the term documenting progress to date on the project following provided guidelines

FI213 Field Projects III

Credits 2Spring

Registration Requirement: FI212. Corequisite: WR227Z or WR227.

This course is designed to provide the second-year student in Fisheries Technology an opportunity to plan, develop and carry out a study on their own initiative in the area of fisheries, describing the results in a technical manner. The students will use the skills they have acquired in class to accomplish this project. The project will generally be of the student's own choosing. A final report following the format of technical fisheries journals and a formal oral presentation on the results of the project are required.

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1. Collect data on the project working within the plan set forth in the project proposal prepared in FI211
2. Develop and give a formal oral presentation to the other students at the end of the class on the results of the project
3. Discuss project expectations, progress on the project, and address problems, etc. by meeting with the instructor periodically throughout the term
4. Produce reports during the term documenting progress to date on the project following provided guidelines

FI221 Building and Equipment Maintenance and Repair I

Credits 4Winter

Registration Requirement: Second-year Fisheries Technology student only or instructor consent.

Students receive instruction and practice in the maintenance of buildings, households and equipment commonly found at a fish hatchery. This course focuses on building repair activities including working with wood, plumbing, concrete, building repairs, roof maintenance and painting.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Explore fish hatchery plumbing systems as well as develop an ability to design and maintain hatchery plumbing systems
2. Examine the steps involved in minor concrete applications as well as complete a concrete project
3. Develop the ability to identify, use and care for commonly used tools in equipment repair and maintenance and building construction and identify the various types of materials available for common building construction
4. Evaluate the operation of and explore maintenance and repair of various types of pumps
5. Explore the operation, maintenance and operation of forklifts
6. Explore common fisheries safety issues and how a safety committee functions
7. Practice CDL pre-trip inspections and explore common fish life-support systems commonly found on a fish liberation truck
8. Explore the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of and how to operate outboard boat motors and various other types of equipment such as power washers, lawn and garden equipment commonly used at fisheries facilities
9. Explore the operation and maintenance and basic troubleshooting of equipment such as water chillers, ultraviolet disinfection systems, water treatment systems and micro-screen drum filters
10. Plan, design and complete a design project for alarm systems commonly used at fish hatcheries and other fisheries facilities that includes maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
11. Produce a maintenance program for different types of equipment

FI223 Fisheries Welding

Credits 2Spring

Registration Requirement: Second-year Fisheries Technology only or instructor consent.

This course provides introduction to welding safety, the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or "stick" electrode process, wire feed processes and applications using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) sometimes referred to as "MIG" or "short arc", and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Students learn to safely set up and operate Plasma equipment for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metal, including the safe setup and operation of Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment. Students are taught fundamental manipulative skills required to successfully weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals in the flat and horizontal positions needed to maintain and repair fishery buildings and related hatchery equipment.

Additional Course Fee: $25.00

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1. Apply SMAW and GMAW weld processes in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel and aluminum
2. Demonstrate proper welding parameters for process set-up and use
3. Demonstrate work skills based on safe work practices
4. Identify and follow safety practices as listed by American Welding Society publications
5. Identify SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Plasma and OFC principles of operation specific to Fisheries building, equipment maintenance and repair
6. Identify SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Plasma and Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment
7. Identify techniques and procedures as they apply to SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and OFC processes
8. List applications of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, Plasma and OFC processes
9. Set up and use manual Oxy-Fuel cutting equipment
10. Set up and use Plasma Arc torch cutting equipment operation on ferrous and non-ferrous metals

FI231 Current Issues/Natural Resources

Credit 1Winter

Registration Requirement: Second-year Fisheries Technology students only or instructor consent.

Provides insights into contemporary political, environmental and public relations problems as they relate to fisheries, wildlife and natural resources.

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1. Discuss contemporary issues impacting fisheries, wildlife and natural resources
2. Perform a literature survey and policy analysis on a contemporary issue in fisheries, wildlife and natural resources

FI241 Stream Habitat Assessment and Improvement

Credits 2Fall

Registration Requirement: FI103 or instructor consent.

Instruction and practice in conducting stream habitat assessment in accordance with procedures used by local government agencies. Also, this course includes instruction in current practices of stream habitat improvement.

Additional Course Fee: $30.00

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1. Calculate stream flows
2. Collect and record data accurately on stream assessment forms
3. Conduct a standardized inventory of three different streams
4. Define commonly used terms on stream assessment forms (i.e. reach, sinuosity, imbeddedness, etc.)
5. Describe several examples of stream restoration methods
6. Observe and evaluate two different stream restoration sites

FI280 Career Development in Fisheries

Credit 1Winter

Registration Requirement: Limited to students in the Fisheries Technology program.

In this course, students investigate career options, job search strategies and application processes specific to the natural resources field, including discussion of private organizations and public agencies managing natural resources in the Pacific Northwest. Topics will include interviewing, resume development, job search strategies and methods and specific application processes for state and federal positions.

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1. Complete appropriate application forms for a specific natural resources position
2. Develop job specific materials (i.e. cover letter(s), resume(s), etc.) required for employment
3. Discuss the knowledge and behaviors necessary for successful employment interviewing and professional activities/behaviors once employed
4. Investigate cooperative work experience and post-graduate employment opportunities available from a variety of natural resources agencies and organizations