{"id":1470,"date":"2026-07-15T10:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/?page_id=1470"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:08:33","slug":"afs-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/course-descriptions\/afs-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"AFS Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Descriptions<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Course Descriptions\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-course-descriptions\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-1473\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1473\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/course-descriptions\/\">Animal Science (AVS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1474\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1474\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/course-descriptions\/afs-courses\/\">Aquaculture\/Fisheries Science (AFS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1475\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1475\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/favs\/academics\/course-descriptions\/saf-courses\/\">Sustainable Food Systems (SAF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"afs\">Aquaculture and Fisheries Science<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali\">\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 102<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Introductory Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Aquaculture and its historical development worldwide, its contribution to food supply, non-food species, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, culture practices employed for selected species, selective breeding, feeding, disease, processing and marketing. (Lec. 3)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 105G<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Food from the Sea<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Introduction to capture fisheries and aquaculture and their contribution to food supply, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, practices employed, processing, and marketing, with a regional New England focus. (Lec. 3\/Online) (A1) (GC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 106<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Food from the Sea Laboratory<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Laboratory on capture fisheries and aquaculture and their contribution to food supply, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, practices employed, processing, and marketing, with a regional New England focus. (Lab. 2)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 132G<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), AVS, PLS 132G. Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization. This course will explore agriculture's history, culture, and practices world-wide, and challenge students to develop sustainable agricultural practices. (Lec. 3\/Online) (A2) (GC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 132GH<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Honors Sect: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Syst, & Society<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), AVS, PLS 132H. Honors Section of AFS\/AVS\/PLS 132: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society. (Lec. 3\/Online) Pre: 3.40 overall GPA. (A2) (GC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 170X<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Basic Watermanship Techniques for Field Work<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Hands-on introduction to basic watermanship skills for those planning for field work. Topics include swimming techniques, aquatic safety equipment, risk management, interpreting and understanding surface ocean conditions, and aquatic first-aid. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: Permission of instructor. Not for those already enrolled in AFS270, AFS397, or AFS433.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 190<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Issues in Biotechnology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), CMB190, NRS190, PLS190. Introduction to modern biotechnology in medical, pharmaceutical, forensic, agricultural, marine, and environmental applications. Consideration of ethical, environmental, health, and social issues. (Lec. 3\/Online) (A1)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 201<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Shellfish Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(4 crs.) Culture of marine and freshwater mollusks. Emphasis on life history, biological requirements, culture practices, and economic importance of major species used for human food or shell products. (Lec. 3, Lab. 3) Pre: AFS 105G.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 202<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Finfish Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Introduction to the culture of finfish, emphasizing general principles and hands-on experience. Topics include water quality, spawning, care and maintenance, and growth of selected freshwater and marine species. (Lec. 1, Lab. 6) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 215<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fisheries Science<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Introduction to principles of fisheries as an interdisciplinary science including biology, ecology, anthropology, and oceanography.  Practical skills for research in the marine and freshwater environment. (Lec. 2, Lab. 1) Pre: AFS 105G.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 270<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Basic Scuba Diving in Science and Technology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Rigorous introduction to scuba diving including equipment, diving physics, no-decompression and decompression diving, basic skills, and safety. Emphasis on development of basic knowledge and skills appropriate for a diving scientist or technician. Open Water Diver Certification by the National Association of Underwater Instructors is provided. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: scuba diving physical examination and demonstration of strong swimming skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 290<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Small Boats: Their Equipment and Operation<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Principles and practices of vessel operation, from outboard skiffs to small trawlers. Basic nomenclature, navigation, and shiphandling. Rigging and working gear used in marine resource development. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 291<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Laboratory Research Skills<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Cross-listing as (AFS), AVS, BIO, BTC, CMB 291. Overview of the general operations of a scientific laboratory, commonly used scientific infrastructure, equipment and skills to prepare students for working in professional laboratories. (Lab. 1, Online) Pre: Sophomore standing; permission of instructor. The course is not for lab credit for B.S. Biological Sciences & B.S. Marine Biology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 300<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Diseases of Aquatic Organisms<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(4 crs.) Integrate and apply knowledge on disease dynamics and host-pathogen-environment interactions with skills from a variety of disciplines to manage the impact of diseases affecting aquatic organisms, from algae to whales. (Lec. 3, Lab. 2) Pre: AFS105G and a BIO course or permission of instructor. (D1)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 321<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">World Fishing Methods<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) An introduction to fish catching methods and gears used throughout the world including the interaction between the gear, the species and related behavior, and the ecology and habitat associations. (Lec. 3) Pre: AFS 105G and concurrent enrollment in AFS 322.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 322<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Laboratory for World Fishing Methods<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Introduction to techniques and skills in fish catching methods and gears used throughout the world. (Lab. 3) Pre: AFS 105G and concurrent enrollment in AFS 321.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 362<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Crustacean Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Reproductive biology, breeding, culture systems, nutrition, genetics, and ecology of selected species of cultured crustaceans. Representative species of penaeid shrimp, freshwater prawns, crayfish, crabs, lobsters, and brine shrimp will be discussed. (Lec. 3) Pre: AFS 201 and 202.  Offered in spring of od-numbered years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 391<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Special Problems and Independent Study<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Special work to meet individual needs of students aquaculture, fisheries, and marine technology. (Independent Study) S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 392<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Special Problems and Independent Study<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Special work to meet individual needs of students aquaculture, fisheries, and marine technology. (Independent Study) S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 395<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Underwater Photography and Film<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS) ART 395. Photography and film as applied to the underwater environment, including safe watermanship skills, camera equipment, lighting, and post-production methods. (Lec. 3) Pre: Permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 396<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Marine Technical Practicum<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Practice through field work of technical skills for application in marine sciences research (e.g. scuba diving leadership, field equipment servicing, operation of instrumentation, and\/or boating operations). (Practicum) Pre: AFS 270 or equivalent Open Water Scuba Diving certification upon approval of course instructor, and admission into the Undergraduate Marine Technical Certificate Program. S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 397<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Underwater Photography & Film Laboratory<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Cross-listed as (AFS) ART 397. Students gain experience in underwater photography and film techniques while snorkeling and\/or scuba diving. Additional snorkel or scuba certifications by Scuba Diving International are provided. Travel course, additional fees. (Lab. 1) Pre: Credit or concurrent enrollment in AFS 395, permission of instructor, must pass basic swim evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 399<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Aquaculture and Fisheries Internship<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-12 crs.) This 1-12 credit course offers students the opportunity to gain \u201creal-world\u201d exposure and supervised experience related to the AFS major, specific field of study or career interests. Students will integrate theories learned in the classroom with experiential activities acquired through direct involvement in on\/off-campus internship opportunities. Students will develop professional skills in preparation for future employment or graduate school studies. (Practicum) Pre: Students must have completed one semester at URI with a GPA above 2.0 and be a current or prospective AFS major or minor; or by permission of instructor. May be taken up to 4 times for a max of 12 credits. S\/U only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 415<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fishery Ecology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Ecological characteristics of fishes and shellfishes in capture fisheries worldwide. Relationship between aspects of fishing, habitats, and community structure along with assessment methods. (Lec. 3\/Online) Pre: AFS 215 and MTH131 or MTH141<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 416<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fishery Ecology Laboratory<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Practices and techniques of fisheries ecology. Field exercises in local model estuary and coastal zone on sampling methods, enumerating and documenting collections, measuring and reporting environmental attributes, estimating population parameters.(Lab. 2) Pre: concurrent registration in AFS 415.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 425<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Aquaculture and the Environment<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) How aquaculture impacts the environment and vice-versa including interaction with wild organisms, public perceptions, climate change and pollution. Solutions include siting, monitoring, designs, polyculture, reuse systems, selective-breeding, diversification and certification. (Lec. 3) Pre: AFS 105G or permission of instructor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 432<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Marine Finfish Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Culture of non-salmonid marine fish worldwide, with emphasis on the hatchery phase. Broodstock, larval rearing, live and formulated feeds, grow-out systems, stock enhancement. Requires student project on facility design. Pre: AFS 105G.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 433<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Research Diving Methods<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Underwater methods used to assess biological, physical, chemical, and geological characteristics of estuarine and coastal environments are presented and used to investigate seasonal changes in these parameters in the Narragansett Bay environment. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: scuba certification and permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 440<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Aquatic Food Production in the Philippines<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural experience of aquaculture and fisheries in the Philippines through field trips to aquaculture facilities, coral reefs, and historic sites. Travel required; additional costs apply.  (Lec. 1, Lab 3, Sem 1) Pre: permission of instructor. (D1)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 483<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Salmonid Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Principles of salmonid aquaculture, including culturing, spawning, incubation, feed formulation and feeding, disease control, genetics, systems management, harvesting, and transport. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) Pre: AFS 202 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 486<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fish Physiology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.)  Study of how fish function in the changing aquatic environment from the molecular to the organismal level. The major organ systems, regulation of physiological and biochemical functions, and interactions will be explored. (Lec. 3) Pre: BIO 101 or 110<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 488G<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Marine Plastic Pollution<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Overview of the sources, distribution and impacts of plastics on marine organisms;  techniques used to collect, extract and identify marine plastics; solutions and policy considerations. (Lec. 2, Lab. 1) Pre: Junior standing or permission of instructor. (B1) (C1) (GC)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 491<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Special Projects<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Work that meets the individual needs of students in aquaculture and fisheries. (Independent Study) S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 492<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Special Projects<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Work that meets the individual needs of students in aquaculture and fisheries. (Independent Study) S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 498<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Teaching Practicum in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Teaching experience for undergraduates through planning and assisting in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science courses and laboratories. Not for concentration credit in AFS. (Practicum\/Online) Pre: Sophomore standing; for majors only; not for major credit in AFS; B or higher in course; permission of instructor. May be repeated up to 4 times for a maximum of 12 credits. Not for graduate credit. S\/U only. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 500<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Advanced Diseases of Aquatic Organisms<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Application of ecology and evolution to the advanced study of diseases affecting aquatic organisms (Lec. 3) Pre: AFS 300, graduate standing, or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 501<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Professional Develop. in Fisheries and Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Formulate learning outcomes and develop professional internships for new AFS graduate students through interaction with faculty; develop skills in environmental communication, leadership, and ethics. (Seminar) S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 502<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Seminar in Fisheries and Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Presentation of proposed, ongoing and completed major projects by AFS graduate students. Discussion among graduate students, faculty, and other mentors on project design, methods, analysis, and presentation. (Seminar) S\/U grades only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 503<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Pathobiology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), AVS 503. Mechanisms and causes of disease in homeothermic and poikilothermic vertebrates. Cell death, inflammation, infection, metabolic disorders, and neoplasis in relation to fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Effects of disease at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels with a medical orientation. (Lec. 3) Pre: BIO 201 or AVS 331.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 508<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Seminar in Biological Literature<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1 cr.) Cross-listed as (BIO), CMB, AFS, AVS, PLS, NRS, LIB 508. Survey of biological literature including traditional methods of bibliographic control, contemporary information retrieval services, and the development of a personalized information system. (Sem. 1) Pre: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 515<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fishery Ecology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Ecological characteristics of fishes and shellfishes in capture fisheries worldwide. Relationship between aspects of fishing, habitats, and community structure along with assessment methods. (Accelerated Online Program) Pre: Enrolled in Online Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Science or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 531<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fisheries Stock Assessment<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) A quantitative approach to describing the processes of fish growth and mortality, the estimation of stock size, the prediction of stock yield, and management practices. Spreadsheets and other microcomputer applications will be used for analysis and modeling. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3\/Online) Pre: AFS415, STA409, or permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 532<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Experimental Design<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (STA), PSY, AFS 532. Application of statistical methods to biological and psychological research and experimentation. Experimental situations for which various ANOVA and ANCOVA designs are most suitable. (Lec. 3) Pre: STA 409 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 534<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Animal Virology<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), CMB 534. Basic properties, classification, and evolution of animal viruses. Individual agents are studied in detail. (Lec. 3) Pre: CMB 432, 533, or permission of chairperson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 560<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Ecosystem-Based Fisheries Science & Management<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), OCG 560. The scientific components of ecosystem-based fisheries management: climate variation, trophic interactions, habitat, bycatch, and human dimensions. Classes emphasize problem-solving through case studies of domestic and international fisheries. (Lec. 3) Pre: Graduate standing or instructor permission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 576<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Seminar in Genetics of Aquatic Organisms<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Modes of inheritance found in fish including chromosome number, polyploidy, sex determination, and hybridization. Heritabilities, methods of selection, and mating systems used in the development of fish suited for intensive culture. (Seminar) Pre: BIO 352.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 581<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Current Topics in Molluscan Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Review and critical analysis of recent literature within the field of molluscan biology with emphasis on application to mariculture techniques. Student presentation of selected topics and field trips to state-of-the-art mariculture facilities. (Lec. 3) Pre: graduate standing or senior standing with permission of instructor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 584<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Advanced Aquaculture Systems<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Development of design criteria, operational analysis, and management of selected species in water reuse systems. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2) In alternate years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 586<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Fish Nutrition<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Digestion and metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, and lipids by fish. Role of vitamins and minerals in metabolism and associative nutritional diseases resulting from deficiencies. Inadvertent toxic factors in fish feeds. (Lec. 3) Pre: CHM 228 or equivalent. In alternate years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 591<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Special Projects<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Research projects in animal pathology, virology, and aquaculture. (Independent Study) Pre: graduate standing or permission of chairperson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 592<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Special Projects<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(1-3 crs.) Research projects in animal pathology, virology, and aquaculture. (Independent Study) Pre: graduate standing or permission of chairperson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uri-kuali-course\">\n  <div class=\"uri-kuali-course-header\">\n    <span class=\"uri-kuali-course-code\">AFS 597<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"uri-kuali-course-title\">Internship in Fisheries and Aquaculture<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"uri-kuali-course-description\">(3 crs.) Supervised work performed with an environmental agency, nongovernmental organization, or private firm as part of the requirements of AFS graduate degree programs. (Accelerated Online Program) Pre: Enrolled in Online Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Science or permission of instructor. 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