Minor in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

Enrollment in the Aquatic and Fishery Sciences minor is open to all UW students who have reached 90 credits. The minor is designed for students who wish to understand aquatic animals and habitats and responsible utilization of aquatic resources. This minor could increase opportunities for employment in such positions as fisheries observers, resource managers, commercial fishing and aquaculture operations, or researchers in studies of endangered species and habitat quality. It would be especially appropriate for those with programs in Forest Resources, Oceanography, Biology, Zoology or the Program on the Environment.

The courses span the areas of fisheries biology, ecology, conservation and management, marine biology, freshwater ecology, aquaculture, and research methods. There is enough flexibility to let students pursue individual interests, while emphasizing the development of writing and quantitative skills. There is also a balance between lecture courses and lab and field experiences.

Students who minor in Aquatic and Fishery Sciences are recommended to take basic science courses in general and organic chemistry, biology (either BIOL 161-162 or 180, 200, and 220) and at least pre-calculus before beginning some of the Aquatic and Fishery Sciences courses. Please pay attention to prerequisites and recommended courses.

Minor Requirements

The Aquatic and Fishery Sciences minor requires a minimum of 28 credits, consisting of the following:

• Fish 210 (5)
• Two of the following five courses:
  • Fish 310, 311, 312, 323 and 324
    (students must take at least one of these for 5 credits).
• Q Sci 381 (5), and
• a minimum of 2 FISH courses at the 300, 400 or 500 level that would bring the total number of credits to 28.

A printable minor checklist is available for your convenience.

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