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Natural Science Syllabus
Course Description: Natural science technology is
a three-year program of lab and fieldwork in general ecology, marine
biology, oceanography, commercial and sport fisheries, upland ecology,
and aquaculture studies. Activities include marine and ecological
studies, aquaculture projects, water analysis, wildlife projects,
and fisheries projects.
Course Objective: Students are prepared for entry
level positions in fisheries, wildlife biology, aquaculture, water
treatment and environmental studies. Students are also prepared for
further study in these fields.
Course Requirements: Students are required to work
on projects in the marsh and on the water , as well as in the classroom.
Projects include growing and harvesting crabs, clams, oysters and
fish, aquarium and tank maintenance, osprey restoration projects,
FFA competitions, and terrapin research projects, as well as other
projects.
Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Task Lists 20% Small boat Handling Tree Identification
Quiz and Test 20% Icthyology Quiz Nutrient Testing
Daily Performance 20% Attendance, Attitude
Projects 20% Osprey Nest Construction, Crab shedding Project,
Classroom Theory 20% Biogeochemical cycle
Textbooks, Related Readings:
Sustained Silent Reading Projects (SSR) Marine Biology Publications,
Marine Industry Publications, Journals |
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