These are some of the water quality issues that our program addresses. Students will learn about soils and hydrology as well as methods for rehabilitation and restoration of ecosystems. Return to top of page Fisheries and wildlife management Fisheries and wildlife management is an applied science using basic biology to solve problems such as endangered or over populated species. Wildlife and fisheries specialists address the biological, economic, and social components of managing these resources. Fisheries management option Fish are important to many different people for many different uses such as recreational sport fishing, food, public and private aquariums, and as indicators of the quality of streams, rivers, and lakes.
Fisheries management focuses on the processes and principles of the fisheries resource.
Using classroom and laboratory instruction as well as hands-on field courses, students are provided with the skills to compete for jobs which meet those needs. Students are encouraged to enter the honors program which allows them to work directly with a professor on a research project. This experience allows students to develop research skills in areas of particular interest, preparing them for later graduate work or possibly a job as a fisheries research biologist. Graduates are prepared to be competitive for jobs as fishery managers and aquaculturists. With graduate degrees or job experience, students often find employment as fisheries researchers, administrators, and educators.