Field trips give firsthand experiences in the identification of area species. Agents of erosion with resulting land formations. The principles of Plane Surveying are explored. Investigation is made of elementary field techniques and office procedures with emphasis on agricultural and Natural Resource applications. Familiarization with various modern surveying instruments, analysis of error and survey computations is emphasized.
Field work includes taping, differential and profile leveling, traversing and topographic mapping.
An introduction to the husbandry of aquatic organisms. Course places emphasis on culture systems and their management, stock inventory, growth projections, and water quality management. Laboratory exercises feature visits to state and commercial hatcheries, and hands-on activities at the SUNY Morrisville Aquaculture Center. Laboratory opportunities include manual spawning of salmon and trout, egg inventory, and larval fish identification. Care of cultured fishes and facility maintenance, including fish stock inventory and feed ration calculation.