FWLD

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The lab component for FWLD 101. Co-requisite: FWLD 101 [Fall] [0 credits] [2 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course is designed to give students hands-on experience working in the College aquaculture facilities. Students will develop skills and knowledge in fish health, feeding techniques, water quality monitoring, fingerling rearing techniques, brood-stock care and spawning techniques. Hours by arrangement. [Fall] Applied Learning-Field Study [1 credit] [3 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The course will cover a wide range of laboratory and field techniques relating to chemical, physical and biological sampling of fish and their environments. Students will be provided with first-hand experiences in small boat operations, care and handling of live fish, capture and observational techniques, sonar, biotelemetry, hydroacoustics, tagging and marking, aging, habitat and water quality measurement, surveys and collections, analytical equipment maintenance and many other areas. (boots/waders required) [Spring] Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [4 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The course will cover a wide range of laboratory and field techniques related to the sampling of wildlife. Students will be provided first-hand experience with wildlife habitat improvement, developing Power Point presentations, global positional systems, 35 mm photography, and capture, handling, and banding of birds. Field trips will be taken to examine deer winter ranges and other wildlife habitats. Each student will independently conduct and write up a field study. (Fisheries and Wildlife majors only) Co-requisite: FWLD 125X [Spring] Gen Ed Comp-Critical Thinking & Reasoning, Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [1 contact hour]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The lab component for FWLD 125. Co-requisite: FWLD 125 [Spring] [0 Credits] [3 contact hours] Page | 272 2026-2027

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Liberal Arts and Sciences Year 3/FALL

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The recitation component for FWLD 211. Co-requisite: FWLD 211 [Spring] [0 credits] [1 contact hour]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course is designed to give students hands-on experience working in the College's cold-water hatchery. Students will develop skills and knowledge in fish health, feeds, brood-stock care, egg incubation and fry rearing techniques. Hours by arrangement. [Spring] Applied Learning-Field Study [1 credit] [3 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The lab component for FWLD 220. Co-requisite: FWLD 220 [Fall] [0 credits] [4 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course will introduce the student to the principles, techniques and applied research used by fishery scientists. The application and understanding of scientific methods used by practicing fishery biologists will be emphasized. Students will collect, process and contrast fisheries data w/emphasis on the purpose for which the data was collected. This is a field intensive course that looks at the pros and cons of how the choice of fisheries gear and methods can influence data and conclusions reached from that data. Co-requisite: FWLD 221X [Spring] Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [1 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The lab component for FWLD 221. Co-requisite: FWLD 221 [Spring] [0 Credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course is for students who desire a broader look at ecological systems. Travel will be involved with this course as it is designed to be taught off-campus in an immersion experience field setting. Students will study some aspect of biology, ecology, fish and/or wildlife unique to the location. Students will be required to keep a journal and give a presentation on the experience upon return. Credits will be assigned based on trip duration. This course is repeatable up to 4 times.

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Prerequisite

BIOL 111 [Winter] Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the principles and practices applied in production aquaculture/mariculture. Emphasis will be placed on the underlying concepts and how they affect choices of equipment, methods and technology appropriate to the production of aquatic and marine organisms in North America and the world. Laboratories emphasize hands-on experiences with the grow-out of eggs, fry and fingerlings in the campus aquaculture facilities. Off campus field trips are an essential (and mandatory) part of this course. [Spring] Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [4 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

A techniques course dealing with the recognition of hydric soils, hydric vegetation, wetland hydrology and the delineation of jurisdictional wetland boundaries. Hands-on laboratory exercises entail assessing the functional value of wetlands, collecting and identifying wetland vegetation, interpreting hydrological and biological indicators, and delineating wetland boundaries. Prerequisite: Introductory plant or soils course; B.T. students only [Fall] Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [5 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

(Curriculum Code – 1858/HEGIS - 0107) Year 1/SPRING Credits Code/Name Credits 4 BIOL 131 Natural History of Vertebrates 3 3 CHEM 111/111X General Chemistry I 4 3 CITA 112 Spreadsheet & Database Appl 3 3 FWLD 125 Wildlife Techniques 3 1 Anything from GENERAL EDUCATION CORE 3 Year 2/SPRING Credits Code/Name Credits

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course will provide an immersion experience for students in an international setting. Students will apply the skills they have learned in their respective curricula to address advanced questions related to natural resource conservation within different cultural settings. Students will be required to keep a journal and give a presentation on the experience upon return. This course is repeatable up to 4 times. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and permission of instructor. [Winter, Summer] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Lib Arts/Sci Upper-Level, Applied Learning-Field Study [2 credits- 90 contact hours] [3 credits – 135 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course will instruct students on the essential steps and required techniques for criminal investigations of wildlife crime. Students will learn about the importance of proper crime scene management, methods involved in processing and reconstructing a crime scene, and the rules of physical evidence identification, documentation, collection, preservation, and forensic analysis. Students will participate in hands-on, practical exercises to learn the multiple methods of crime scene management and evidence gathering. Prerequisites: FWLD 211 and FWLD 220 [Fall] Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [3 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course will give students in-depth practical experience to plan and prepare for studying abroad. Best practices of international travel, and expectations of travel to, and study of South Africa will be reviewed. Prerequisites: BIOL 104 or BIOL 111, and permission of instructor. [Spring] [1 credit] [1 contact hour]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course will follow the principles and techniques used by practicing fisheries managers. Fisheries data and survey techniques essential in fisheries management will be examined, including population estimates, standard methods of habitat analysis and development of fisheries management plans. Emphasis will be placed on the management of northeastern aquatic environments, particularly environmental conditions, productivity, important species, abiotic and biotic interrelationships and sampling techniques. The biology and management of important northeastern commercial, recreational and aquacultural fisheries will also be emphasized. Prerequisites: FWLD 115, FWLD 221 and MATH 125. [Spring] Applied Learning-Research [3 credits] [4 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The focus of this course is on the application of modern aquaculture principles to the management of hatchery operations, systems, personnel and procedures. Analyzing the criteria on which hatchery decisions are made is emphasized. This course assimilates aquaculture knowledge, methods and techniques into advanced managerial planning. Case studies and actual hatchery situations provide students with hands-on experience in the management of important hatchery systems, procedures and personnel. Practical experience in the management of brood-stock, spawning, and incubation is provided at the campus hatchery. Prerequisite: FWLD 330 [Fall] Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [4 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course is designed to be taken in sequence in the Fall semester immediately following FWLD 440 Fisheries Research I. The course is designed to provide the opportunity for Fisheries and Aquaculture students to investigate areas of interest, to conduct independent study or research, or carry out an applied industry development project. The objective is to provide first-hand experience in data collection, interpretation and presentation. Further, this course provides the opportunity for Fisheries and Aquaculture students to pursue, under the guidance of a faculty member, a project that does not fit within the framework of the current curriculum. Available to BT students in the Fisheries an Aquaculture curriculum. Prerequisites: FWLD 440:Fisheries Research I. [Fall] Gen Ed Comp-Critical Thinking & Reasoning, Applied Learning-Research [2 credits] [2 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

This course is designed as a capstone course in the Wildlife Management BT program that guides students through the scientific research process. Students will explore a range of topics relating to primary scientific research including acquisition of funding, research design and hypothesis testing, statistical analysis, scientific/technical writing and presentation, ethics in science, and communicating scientific findings to a variety of audiences. Students will complete Page | 275 2026-2027

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

The lab component for FWLD 444. Co-requisite: FWLD 444 [Spring] [0 Credits] [2 contact hours]

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

or 300/400-Level Electives 15 30 credits General Education Skills Areas General Education Core Competencies

Subject

FWLD

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu

Subject

FWLD

Credits (min)

30

Credits (max)

30

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

cobleskill.edu