Time Schedule:
Steven Roberts
FISH 510
Seattle Campus
Contemporary problems and issues in genetics and physiology as they relate to fisheries and aquatic sciences.
Class description
This course will provide students (both field and lab-centric) exposure to the array of molecular techniques that have recently evolved to play major role is basic scientific research and natural resource management decisions.
Each week will focus on a technology and will often include a discussion of appropriate and inappropriate applications. A proposed schedule can be accessed from the sidebar menu. This is subject to change and will be highly influenced by class interest.
The purpose:
Student learning goals
Develop understanding of current and developing laboratory techniques that can be used to address natural resource issues.
Appreciate of interdisciplinary interactions with peers
General method of instruction
The class will meet once a week and the format will vary. For some approaches there will be a brief "education" to get everyone up to speed. There will be presentations from students, the instructor, and special guest lectures. The class will be interactive and attendance by the public is encouraged.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
