Fish are a diverse and important group of organisms that occupy the aquatic ecosystems of our planet. This course will provide students with basic knowledge of how to identify fish, as well as provide hands-on opportunities to learn common sampling techniques for fish in local freshwater environments. We will also be covering some basic methods used to examine fish populations and communities. Because of the limited enrollment in this course, we hope that each student will be motivated to try various sampling techniques and learn to handle fish.

Field based instruction in plant identification - chiefly of trees and shrubs native to New England. Ecological requirements of species important for timber, wildlife and/or biodiversity considerations. Field trips to state and University forests/wildlife management areas to learn to recognize plants where they grow naturally on the landscape.

Field based instruction in plant identification - chiefly of trees and shrubs native to New England. Ecological requirements of species important for timber, wildlife and/or biodiversity considerations. Field trips to state and University forests/wildlife management areas to learn to recognize plants where they grow naturally on the landscape.

Field based instruction in plant identification - chiefly of trees and shrubs native to New England. Ecological requirements of species important for timber, wildlife and/or biodiversity considerations. Field trips to state and University forests/wildlife management areas to learn to recognize plants where they grow naturally on the landscape.

This is a stand-alone independent study designed by the student and faculty sponsor that involves frequent interaction between instructor and student. Qualitative and quantitative enrichment must be evident on the proposed contract before consent is given to undertake the study.

Students will work in teams to research and develop solutions to the sustainable challenges facing our society. They will collaborate to investigate, critically evaluate, effectively communicate, and reflect on the multifaceted challenges associated with addressing sustainable resource use, water, food, energy, transportation, waste management, and climate change.

This course is designed for someone with no SCUBA experience. It consists of pool and classroom time, meeting once a week for 10 weeks. Half of the time is spent in the pool learning to use SCUBA equipment, the other half is spent in the classroom.

This course is designed for someone with no SCUBA experience. It consists of pool and classroom time, meeting once a week for 10 weeks. Half of the time is spent in the pool learning to use SCUBA equipment, the other half is spent in the classroom.

This course is designed for someone with no SCUBA experience. It consists of pool and classroom time, meeting once a week for 10 weeks. Half of the time is spent in the pool learning to use SCUBA equipment, the other half is spent in the classroom.

This course is designed for someone with no SCUBA experience. It consists of pool and classroom time, meeting once a week for 10 weeks. Half of the time is spent in the pool learning to use SCUBA equipment, the other half is spent in the classroom.