Course Description
Hands-on study of the fishery and wildlife resources associated with North Carolina coastal plain habitats. These habitats will include estuarine, ocean, longleaf pine savanna, pocosin, and Carolina bays. Common techniques and concepts used in terrestrial, marine, and estuarine ecology and management will be taught. Field identification of habitats, animals, and plants. Use of multiple sampling gear including bottom trawl, beam trawl, beach seine, gill nets, and coverboards. Use of water quality measurement equipment. This course meets all day for 1 week off-campus at CMAST in Morehead City, NC. Additional charge for room and board and boat rental. Students must provide their own transportation to CMAST.
Summer I 5W 2025
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
May 14, 2025
Classes End:
June 17, 2025
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
[TBA]
Class Type:
Laboratory
Credits:
1.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: BIO 181
